Instead of aiming for speed, we should optimise for comprehension and retention.
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The speed-reading habit is making us lose our deep attention and focus, gradually shunning denser, more complicated content. Instead of optimizing for speed, we need to optimize for comprehension, deep understanding, and retention of information.
Deep or slow reading, when the brai...
Speed reading can help you skim to content, which is useful at times. However, speed reading cannot help you read faster and retain more information.
Speed reading is a skill anyone can develop with practice.
As your reading speed increases, so does your comprehension, allowing you to absorb information more effectively.
Good reading habits can transform your reading abilities and enhance your learning experience.
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