In a previous post, we talked about how Text to Speech (TTS) softwares are useful for improving your reading speed. Along with speed reading, TTS provides 3 additional benefits. In the following infographic, we summarise the 4 benefits that can be gained by using TTS software so you can decide whether to go for them. Sources: The effects of text-to-speech on students with reading disabilities by Melissa Oberembt…
Attaining mastery in any field is a complex process that involves a lot of steps. An exact strategy would vary based on your chosen field. But certain steps are common to every field and can guide anyone seeking mastery. 1) Understand How, When, and Why the Technique is Used In the book Talent Is Overrated: What Really Separates World-Class Performers from Everybody Else, Geoffrey Colvin talks about how…
I remember when I first started law school. It started out pretty chill but out of nowhere professors started assigning us cases that are 200-300 pages long. I was dumbstruck at the volume of reading material and I had no idea what to do. My professors suggested that I use speed reading techniques. I read the book Breakthrough Rapid Reading and practiced its techniques. But it would still take…