My new time saver...

Odhinn · 07-05-2009, 03:36 PM

Here's my big tip of the week for time management-

I'm just now realizing that for me, one of the most important things I can do is to learn how to make myself do regular stuff faster. I realized that i spend so much of my day doing the little stuff - reading emails, writing articles or blog posts, or doing that kind of thing, that I barely have time for generating new leads, new websites, and generally just making my sites "bigger and better".

So in that vein, I'm learning to speed read. It's a big help to everything - reading emails, reading blogs, doing research, and I think it's making me a more clear and precise writer too. Today is my two-week mark of teaching myself this skill and practicing, which was the inspiration for this post. I went from 482 WPM two weeks ago to 690 WPM this week. I checked it at Free Online Speed Reading Test .

I noticed that by using some of the techniques I've picked up, I've been able to add about 45 minutes to an hour to my day, every day. Very worthwhile IMO, even if my jump in reading speed was relatively small.

LDYAMBITION · 07-06-2009, 10:28 AM

Odhinn, such a productive idea! I thought about trying speed reading with that program eyeQ a couple of months ago but never followed through with it.

Is there a specific program you use?

Anjanette Fountain · 07-06-2009, 11:45 AM

Great idea! Time management is always a plus. Thanks for sharing.

btheiler · 07-06-2009, 03:10 PM

That's brilliant, I never even thought about doing this, but it makes total sense. You can't create more hours in a day, but by doing this you can free up some of your time by speading up the normal task of reading every day. I think I'll have to check this out for myself. Thanks for the tip.

Odhinn · 07-06-2009, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LDYAMBITION

Odhinn, such a productive idea! I thought about trying speed reading with that program eyeQ a couple of months ago but never followed through with it.

Is there a specific program you use?

I tried it with software, even EyeQ, but I'm thinking it might not be really that good. I've been reading some blogs and articles that say that all of those eye exercises you have to do with EyeQ are not helpful at all. When I was playing with the software, that's all I seemed to be doing. Some other software might be OK, but that's the only one I've tried.

What I do is I just get into reading business books, or some other light reading and try to apply the techniques for practice. Or I take the things that I normally read, and then work with them.

phiROSSophy · 07-06-2009, 08:45 PM

Nice, I dig it. I will look into this!

clubvikram · 07-06-2009, 10:32 PM

thats brilliant some body said so rightly that "to succeed you do not have to improve 1000% in one area but 1% in thousand areas" and i can see this adage being followed here.
definitely speed reading can bring about an increase in the productivity and take you one step closer to your final objective.

OhMyDog · 07-07-2009, 04:25 PM

Thanks for sharing this web application.
Speed reading and understanding what you read is a pillar for web marketers.

ayolov · 07-08-2009, 12:52 PM

I tied speed reading, but just could not get all the info processed, I usualy outline and read out loud to remember what I'm reading so I guess it's not for everyone.

Truffle · 07-10-2009, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Odhinn

I went from 482 WPM two weeks ago to 690 WPM this week. I checked it at Free Online Speed Reading Test .

awesome, you've almost doubled your reading speed

I'll have to check that url out

thanks,
jobic

kanenala · 07-11-2009, 02:35 PM

Any kind of help is going to go a long way especially if it is freeing up your time to do more productive things.

mentorondemand · 07-13-2009, 07:36 AM

You just passed along one of my secret
weapons.

Speed reading works and help clarity,
memory and information gathering.

The great thing about the information
of speed reading is that it is free
in any Library in the states.

Like anything though you have to practice
there are different methods. I have
found block reading to be the most effective
for me.

The exercises seemed tedious at first because
there is repetition involved. However if you
can give it a month it will change your life
forever.

Thank you for this post, having an online tool
is even better since most of us spend a lot
of time on line I plan on checking out the
site you recommend.

If I can learn something new great if nothing
else I don't mind a refresher.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

yves
the mentor on demand

writeabooknow · 07-13-2009, 08:59 AM

This tip will increase your reading speed to infinite levels.

Kudos to everyone who is pushing on to develop their speed of reading. I respect all of your efforts and your comments, but I wonder if you'd permit a desenting opinion.

Think of how much more time you'd save if you didn't read this stuff at all!

And do you really want to save time, or are you striving to be more productive? If that's the case, then do you know what action gives you the most productivity? It's different for everyone. But if you're an internet marketer, wouldn't your time be better spent attracting more JVs or traffic? And if doing that leaves you absolutely no time at all for reading, who cares. You're doing the most productive thing possible.

My tip for speed reading? Read the first line of the material. If it doesn't grab you, the rest of the stuff is dumped. I may miss a few gems, but I make it up in results.

Just a thought,

Cheers,
Steve Manning

Vincelog · 07-13-2009, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Odhinn

Here's my big tip of the week for time management-

I'm just now realizing that for me, one of the most important things I can do is to learn how to make myself do regular stuff faster. I realized that i spend so much of my day doing the little stuff - reading emails, writing articles or blog posts, or doing that kind of thing, that I barely have time for generating new leads, new websites, and generally just making my sites "bigger and better".

So in that vein, I'm learning to speed read. It's a big help to everything - reading emails, reading blogs, doing research, and I think it's making me a more clear and precise writer too. Today is my two-week mark of teaching myself this skill and practicing, which was the inspiration for this post. I went from 482 WPM two weeks ago to 690 WPM this week. I checked it at Free Online Speed Reading Test .

I noticed that by using some of the techniques I've picked up, I've been able to add about 45 minutes to an hour to my day, every day. Very worthwhile IMO, even if my jump in reading speed was relatively small.

Hi Odhinn,

Speed reading definitely help us to save time and absorb information in a much more efficient way. Thanks for sharing the link and I will check it out now.

Cheers,
Vincent

Jacksprat · 07-13-2009, 02:56 PM

I learnt to speed read about 15 years ago. You really need to train your eyes to scan chunks of material at a time. Just did the test you mentioned and my score was 2095 wpm - not bad eh. When you're learning to speed read, don't try to absorb all the info that you're reading, just practise eye movement. Now can anyone please improve my typing speed.....

Odhinn · 07-14-2009, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jacksprat

I learnt to speed read about 15 years ago. You really need to train your eyes to scan chunks of material at a time. Just did the test you mentioned and my score was 2095 wpm - not bad eh. When you're learning to speed read, don't try to absorb all the info that you're reading, just practise eye movement. Now can anyone please improve my typing speed.....

See, I think that knowing how to speed read has helped me in that area. It might not be the physical keyboarding stuff, but there's a definite improvement in my writing. I noticed right away that since I've been practicing chunking and all the other skills, I can write much more logically, and that the next words just spring to mind. The writing goes faster now that I'm thinking more like a reader.

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mentorondemand Transcendental Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia-Vegas-New York Posts: 89 Thanks: 19 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: My new time saver... You just passed along one of my secret weapons. Speed reading works and help clarity, memory and information gathering. The great thing about the information of speed reading is that it is free in any Library in the states. Like anything though you have to practice there are different methods. I have found block reading to be the most effective for me. The exercises seemed tedious at first because there is repetition involved. However if you can give it a month it will change your life forever. Thank you for this post, having an online tool is even better since most of us spend a lot of time on line I plan on checking out the site you recommend. If I can learn something new great if nothing else I don't mind a refresher. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ yves the mentor on demand

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writeabooknow Warrior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: , , . Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: My new time saver... This tip will increase your reading speed to infinite levels. Kudos to everyone who is pushing on to develop their speed of reading. I respect all of your efforts and your comments, but I wonder if you'd permit a desenting opinion. Think of how much more time you'd save if you didn't read this stuff at all! And do you really want to save time, or are you striving to be more productive? If that's the case, then do you know what action gives you the most productivity? It's different for everyone. But if you're an internet marketer, wouldn't your time be better spent attracting more JVs or traffic? And if doing that leaves you absolutely no time at all for reading, who cares. You're doing the most productive thing possible. My tip for speed reading? Read the first line of the material. If it doesn't grab you, the rest of the stuff is dumped. I may miss a few gems, but I make it up in results. Just a thought, Cheers, Steve Manning
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Jacksprat Active Warrior Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ireland Posts: 59 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: My new time saver... I learnt to speed read about 15 years ago. You really need to train your eyes to scan chunks of material at a time. Just did the test you mentioned and my score was 2095 wpm - not bad eh. When you're learning to speed read, don't try to absorb all the info that you're reading, just practise eye movement. Now can anyone please improve my typing speed.....