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Is Speed Reading For Everyone? A common question asked in speed reading circles is whether or not having the ability to speed read is suitable for everyone. The straightforward answer to this question is: "yes". The more complex answer is: "it depends". Does Speed Reading Take The Joy Out Of Reading? A common enough remark is that speed reading takes the joy out of reading. However, is this entirely fair? Would it not be fairer to say that being able to speed read actually increases the joy of reading? To answer this, we need to look at some of the reasons why we are speed reading in the first place! Benefits Of Speed Reading Obviously few people want to undertake the task of learning a new skill, such as speed reading, if there is no direct benefit. Life's just too short. So, what are the direct and indirect benefits of learning to speed read? The answer to this question very much depends at what stage in your life you are at. Here are some to consider: Why Would People Want To Read Faster? A question often asked is why people would want to read faster? Without wishing to be flippant, the answer to this question is essentially two-fold: (a) because they want to; and (b) because they need to. Skimming - Will It Improve Your Reading Speed? A cornerstone of the ability to speed read is the ability to skim. However, many argue that skimming is in fact cheating - i.e. you're not really reading at all! The following is a brief outline argument in favor of why skimming will improve your reading speed (and ability). Which Is More Important, Reading Faster Or Comprehension? It is an almost instinctive reaction to think that reading faster equates with comprehending less. Empirical evidence, however, seems to indicate otherwise - individuals who read at slower rates are just as likely not to fully comprehend what they have read as those who read too fast.

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