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How to read faster.
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss
“I’ve been reading my whole life. I think I can handle a book.”
And, unfortunately, like the 90% of people who think their driving is “above-...
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Reasons for reading
- Entertainment – to relax, hear a story or “just because” ;
- Information – to acquire facts (to see more of the world); and
- Understanding – to develop insight (to see the world differently).
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Active Reading
People tend to think that reading is passive, but in fact we must realise that it is a two-way exchange, and you both, the writer and the reader, take part in it.
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