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November 2005 
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The Secret(s) to Speed Reading
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I was recently interviewed by a women's magazine for an article about speed reading. Her first question was typical of people who have little experience with it: "What's THE secret of speed reading?" I've heard this question many times before, and my reaction is always the same: my face first scrunches up and then my eyebrows raise up giving the impression that they must be kidding. But fortunately, she didn't see my face! I proceeded to share the MANY secrets of speed reading (that she now has to choose from). I thought you might be interested in them as well:
  • See more words at a glance.
  • Read mindfully, not unconsciously, using varied strategies.
  • Use your hands or a white card to push you down a page.
  • Know WHY you are reading and WHAT you are reading for.
  • Read the first sentences of paragraphs in non-fiction material to locate the writer's outline.
  • Learn to trust your brain so you don't re-read as much.
  • Have the foresight to secure a quiet, distraction-free place and period of time to get your important reading done.
  • Make sure you only spend your valuable reading time on material that is important to YOU.
  • Confidently shift your reading speed up or down depending on a myriad of conditions, eg. when familiar material, speed up; when unfamiliar, slow down.
  • Understand that you can read faster than you do now but it is unrealistic to expect to read the book War and Peace in 5 minutes.

There are more ideas (like not moving your lips or getting your eyes checked on a regular basis) but the bullets above are the most important.

So if you ever see me at a party and ask me about "THE secret to speed reading", be prepared for more than one!

 

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30 Day Trial Offer Extended
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Last month, I offered to you, my valued subscribers, a 30 Day Trial Offer to try out my new speed reading computer CD-Rom. I had such a positive response that I decided to continue this offer just for you through the end of this year. Starting in January, I will offer it to the general public through my website.

If you want to learn how to see more words at a glance (the first bullet point above), then this CD-Rom will definitely help. You will learn 4 simple strategies for spreading your peripheral vision and you will see immediate results through short timings and tracking your own progress.

We have received some wonderful testimonials from users so we feel confident it does what we say it will do. Here's one sample from a local librarian:

"I sat down at the computer yesterday and gave Rev It Up Reading a try. I had no idea what to expect and was really surprised at how easy it was to increase my reading speed! I really raced through the CD and even as quickly as I went, my reading speed went up from 243 wpm to 414! I am sure if I spent just a little more time with it, I would really benefit from your innovative techniques. This is the perfect CD for busy people who want to read more rapidly and more effectively. The production quality is also first-rate - crisp, clean graphics and easy-to-follow directions make this a breeze to use."

To take advantage of the 30 Day Trial Offer, first order the computer CD here for only $29.95 (plus shipping.) Play with it for a month and if you decide to return it within 30 days, whatever the reason, we will refund your credit card $29.95 (less shipping). We will include return instructions with your package. If you love it and want more, know that we offer quantity discounts and site licensing.

Try it, you just might like it!

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