Reading is more than leisure or an obligation. It is an opportunity to sharpen the mind. If we don’t eat our body weakens. Similarly, if we don’t read our mind becomes unfocused and underdeveloped. Reading stimulates thinking. Thinking generates culture....
It’s not about speed but comprehension. There are several easy to apply techniques to improve your reading speed. And reading fast won’t stop you from slow comprehending what you read. Similarly to driving, when you read faster, it demands greater focus....
A few years ago, I argued with a friend that digital books would replace paper books. I was wrong. The fact that my short publishing experiences were only on digital versions on Amazon played an important role in shaping my opinion. I wanted people to buy my books...
Today I learned from Jim Kwik a simple tip for faster reading: point your finger to the words and read, following it. In the first round without this technique, I read 23 lines in one minute and afterward 35 lines. I read 1.5x faster without consistent training. What...
If yesterday we celebrated the Earth, today, we celebrate the book. But should we? Photo by João Silas at unsplash Bookshops make great discounts, but what matters if you sell books and people don’t read them? Should we celebrate the book or the act of reading? Books...
