I'll second the PhotoReading recommendation. I've always been a bit faster, but now I'm able to read AND comprehend a full textbook in a week or so due to Photoreading.
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Were you able to maintain your new pace?
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Yes, though it takes lots of practice to make it a consistent habit. But the practice is fun and very relaxing, so I didn't mind!
I first read the book and used their instructions about how to read it. I read it very fast and was intrigued. I bought the PhotoReading deluxe course with the 59% off Pavlina discount. I went through the exercises with the CD and workbook, then I used the CD to assist me in Photoreading 10 interesting sounding books from the library.
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And most importantly, will I impair my comprehension level by reading faster?
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With photoreading, my comprehension actually seems better. My mind doesn't wander like it does when I regular read and I get to connect more dots at once, which helps me understand and remember better.
And you are right, total comprehension of most books is overkill. You want to be able to understand the entire concept, relate to some examples and probably remember important terms/names/dates. But something like 4% of each page in the average book has all the important content, the rest is filler.
I take tests on the material I read, so the comprehension is good enough for a decent score there.
Radiant Rebecca