Speed Reading and Knowing What You Want to Know

The most important thing to know is the goal of your reading - what do you want to know after reading the text? Once you know this you can examine the text to see whether it is going to move you towards the goal.

An easy way of doing this is to look at the introduction and the chapter headings. The introduction should let you know who the book is targeted at and what it seeks to achieve, while the chapter headings will show an overall view of the structure of the subject.

While you are looking at the text, ask yourself if it is targeted at you, or assumes too much or too little knowledge. Would other material meet your needs more closely?

The main point is to mentally have an organized approach. Speed reading skills, methods, and techniques provide you with the framework you need. Practice your speed reading skills constantly until they become second nature. Then, by force of habit, you will amaze even yourself with your ability to read and absorb knowledge.

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