Ep149 How to Double Your Reading Rate, with Nina Sunday

Under pressure to get through truckloads of reading that just keeps pouring in? Nina Sunday is the world's best Brainpower coach and Speed Reading trailblazer. In this episode learn how speed and comprehension can be enhanced with the right techniques. View the video version on Youtube HERE: View a replay of the live webinar where you can double your reading rate for free HERE: https://www.brainpowertraining.com.au/go/ Use this coupon code - pageturner50 - at the GET STARTED link for a 50% discount (for a limited time) off Speed Reading Academy eLeaning course. Expect to increase your reading rate 3, 4 or more times after applying all the exercises to boost reading rate in this pre-recorded, on-demand online course. Experience our episodes in a whole new way—watch every video version on our YouTube channel HERE Subscribe now to be the first to catch our next release. === Soundbites from this episode [4:04] What is an average reading rate? [4:07] How are reading rates measured? How is it possible to increase reading rate without loss of comprehension?   [5:51] Most participants double or triple their reading speed while maintaining or improving comprehension.   [5:55] Speed reading techniques include relaxing eye focus and pacing. [9:39] Regression and sub-vocalization slow reading, with tips to overcome these habits.   [13:39] How do you test comprehension and memory? .   [13:44] Retelling improves memory retention, supported by research on repeated recall strengthening pathways.   Nina Sunday explains, "I came across the principle of memory which is recall of an item of information increases the likelihood of subsequent recall. And what how it was explained. It's like for each recall of an item of information, the brain cell connections or the brain pathway is being created. And so each time you recall that same item of information, it travels down the same pathway in the brain. We've got an unlimited number of pathways, but creating the neuronal pathway for that item of information, makes it more likely to be subsequently recalled.   In other words, we remember what we have remembered; and the act of recall creates the brain cell connections. Brain cells that fire together, wire together.   Retelling serves as a memory aid, and also a test for how well you remembered and understood the information."  [17:14] Benefits of speed reading for personal and professional life, emphasizing lifelong learning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices