In other words, speeding reading skills are a "horses for courses" skill. Invoke them at times when you need to read something really fast, but not when you don't need to.

Furthermore, as your retention rates are usually better with speed reading, it is often a good idea that you speed read at times when you have a special need to comprehend and retain information you are reading. If we go back to financial report/thriller novel example above, it is far more likely that comprehending and retaining information in financial report is going to be more beneficial to you, so utilize your speed reading skills at this time so that you can enhance your chances of comprehending and retaining text.

Finally, speed reading does not have to be a cumbersome, professional, skill. It is quite possible to enjoy your time speed reading something, in much same way as you would when reading a novel. To do this all you need do is create correct atmosphere in which to speed read. Eliminate all distractions, such as music and chat. Do a pre-read of materials: read index, headings and su
eadings. Then speed read text. Retain information. Utilize that information.

As you can see then, having ability to be able to speed read will allow you choice of reading faster, or slower. It's about having choices.

In other words, speeding reading skills are a "horses for courses" skill. Invoke them at times when you need to read something really fast, but not when you don't need to.

Furthermore, as your retention rates are usually better with speed reading, it is often a good idea that you speed read at times when you have a special need to comprehend and retain information you are reading. If we go back to financial report/thriller novel example above, it is far more likely that comprehending and retaining information in financial report is going to be more beneficial to you, so utilize your speed reading skills at this time so that you can enhance your chances of comprehending and retaining text.

Finally, speed reading does not have to be a cumbersome, professional, skill. It is quite possible to enjoy your time speed reading something, in much same way as you would when reading a novel. To do this all you need do is create correct atmosphere in which to speed read. Eliminate all distractions, such as music and chat. Do a pre-read of materials: read index, headings and suadings. Then speed read text. Retain information. Utilize that information.

As you can see then, having ability to be able to speed read will allow you choice of reading faster, or slower. It's about having choices.