This video teaches three strategies to significantly increase reading speed, a "triforce method" developed by a medical student who had to read extensively for his studies. The method focuses on improving baseline reading speed, employing a strategic reading approach, and reinforcing learning through summarization and consolidation.
Improve Baseline Reading Speed: Eliminate internal monologue (using tools like Spreeder), and employ a visual tracker (like a finger or pen) to maintain consistent eye movement across the text, preventing regressions. This can increase reading speed by 50% or more.
Strategic Reading: Apply the 80/20 rule, focusing on extracting key information. Speed read through less important sections and slow down for crucial concepts. Adapting techniques based on content type is key.
Summarization and Consolidation: Summarize each page in one or two lines to improve comprehension and retention. For non-fiction, consolidate learning by taking action based on the information learned. This actively engages with the material and helps solidify understanding.
