How to study fast AF
Summary
TLDRThis video teaches how to study more efficiently by managing distractions and applying speed reading techniques. It differentiates between external distractions, like notifications, and harder-to-handle internal distractions, such as wandering thoughts. Practical tips, such as scanning text with a finger and avoiding subvocalizing, can help boost reading speed and comprehension. The video also introduces advanced methods for reading multiple words at once, and mentions a course by Jim Kwik for those serious about significantly improving their reading speed. Free resources and a paid course are recommended for further learning.
Takeaways
- 🚀 You can study 30% faster by dealing with distractions effectively.
- 🔕 External distractions like notifications are easy to control by shutting down your phone or studying in a quiet place.
- 🧠 Internal distractions are harder to manage, as the brain escapes discomfort by thinking about unrelated topics.
- 🤔 To overcome internal distractions, identify the cause of your discomfort and find solutions like positive thinking or studying with a friend.
- 🖊️ Using a visual pacer like a pen or finger while reading can increase your reading speed and prevent rereading.
- ⏩ Speed reading techniques can significantly boost reading speed without reducing comprehension.
- 📚 Subvocalizing (reading with the voice in your mind) slows you down, but counting while reading helps to stop it.
- 👀 Exploit your peripheral vision by jumping between word groups to read faster, though this may initially reduce comprehension.
- 💪 With practice, these techniques can boost reading speed by 1.5x, but for more significant results, additional training is needed.
- 🎓 Speed reading courses, like Jim Kwik's, can further enhance your skills and offer structured, daily lessons.
Q & A
What is the main goal of the video?
-The main goal of the video is to help viewers learn how to study faster, reduce distractions, and improve reading speed using three specific techniques.
What types of distractions are discussed in the video?
-The video discusses two types of distractions: external distractions (like notifications or people) and internal distractions (such as getting lost in unrelated thoughts).
How does the video suggest dealing with external distractions?
-The video suggests dealing with external distractions by shutting off your phone, asking people not to disturb you, and studying in a quiet place.
What causes internal distractions, and how can they be addressed?
-Internal distractions happen when your brain tries to avoid discomfort. These can be addressed by identifying the source of discomfort, such as a task being too hard or too easy, and finding a solution like studying with a friend or using positive thinking.
What is the first speed-reading technique mentioned in the video?
-The first speed-reading technique is using a visual pacer, such as a pen or finger, to scan through the words as you read. This helps avoid re-reading words and increases control over reading speed.
Why does using a visual pacer improve reading speed?
-Using a visual pacer improves reading speed because it prevents you from subconsciously re-reading words or sentences, allowing you to move through the text more efficiently.
What is subvocalization, and how can it be overcome?
-Subvocalization is the habit of reading with the voice in your mind, which slows down reading. It can be overcome by counting from 1 to 4 in your mind while reading, which prevents the use of your inner voice and increases speed.
What is the variation of the visual pacer technique mentioned in the video?
-The variation of the visual pacer involves jumping from one group of words to another, using peripheral vision to read multiple words at once. This method can increase reading speed but may reduce comprehension if not practiced carefully.
How much can someone realistically increase their reading speed with practice?
-With practice, someone can realistically increase their reading speed by 1.5 times, but to double or triple reading speed, more advanced techniques or courses might be required.
What resource does the speaker recommend for those serious about improving their reading speed?
-The speaker recommends a course by Jim Kwik that focuses on speed reading techniques. The course is included in the Mindvalley membership, which offers access to over 100 courses on topics like memory, productivity, and speed reading.
Outlines
🚀 Introduction to Doubling Your Study Speed
In this video, the viewer will learn how to study twice as fast by eliminating distractions and applying three speed reading techniques. By dealing with both external and internal distractions, it's possible to boost study speed by at least 30%. External distractions, like phone notifications, are simple to handle by removing them. However, internal distractions, such as daydreaming, require a more strategic approach. The video emphasizes understanding the root of discomfort to regain focus.
🧠 Managing Internal Distractions
The video explains the nature of internal distractions, where your mind wanders during study sessions, often due to discomfort with the material being too easy or difficult. Focus expert Near AAL highlights how the brain avoids discomfort, which leads to distractions. The solution lies in identifying the source of discomfort and taking action, such as studying with a friend or using positive thinking to stay motivated.
🔄 Speed Reading Simplified: The Power of a Visual Pacer
Speed reading is compared to speeding up slow voice notes. The first technique, using a visual pacer like a finger or pen to guide your reading, can increase speed effortlessly. This method prevents rereading unnecessary words, as the pacer provides control over reading pace and helps avoid subconscious repetition of words.
🗣️ Overcoming Subvocalization for Faster Reading
The video introduces the concept of subvocalization—reading using an internal voice—which slows reading speed. To counter this, the technique involves counting from 1 to 4 while reading to block the subvocalized voice. Although challenging at first, this practice will ultimately lead to significantly faster reading once the brain gets used to it.
👀 Advanced Visual Pacing: Jumping Between Word Groups
An advanced variation of the visual pacer technique involves jumping between groups of words instead of reading linearly. By utilizing peripheral vision, readers can process multiple words at once. While this technique can greatly increase reading speed, it may initially lower comprehension until properly mastered.
📚 The Path to Tripling Your Reading Speed
To achieve even greater speed, the speaker recommends a course by Jim Kwik, which taught a new speed reading technique daily over 20 days. The course is included in the M Valley membership, offering access to over 100 courses on productivity, memory, and speed reading. Additionally, the speaker mentions a free module on speed reading and other helpful resources available in their online community and YouTube channel.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Speed Reading
💡Distractions
💡Comprehension
💡External Distractions
💡Internal Distractions
💡Focus
💡Discomfort
💡Subvocalizing
💡Visual Pacer
💡Peripheral Vision
💡Mental Counting
Highlights
You'll be able to study at double the speed and get rid of distractions.
External distractions like notifications and people are easier to manage by shutting off devices and creating a quiet study environment.
Internal distractions, such as random thoughts, are more challenging and often occur because the brain tries to escape discomfort.
Identifying the cause of discomfort, such as tasks being too easy or too hard, can help address internal distractions.
Positive thinking, like imagining how proud your parents will be of your achievements, can help overcome distractions.
Speed reading is compared to playing voice notes at double the speed—you still understand everything, but it becomes faster.
Using a pen or finger as a visual pacer helps increase reading speed by preventing re-reading words or sentences.
Subvocalizing, or reading with the voice in your mind, slows down reading speed significantly.
Counting while reading can reduce subvocalizing and improve reading speed.
A variation of the visual pacer technique involves jumping from one group of words to another, using peripheral vision to increase reading speed.
Practice is essential for improving reading speed and comprehension when using these techniques.
To double or triple your reading speed, you may need advanced techniques, like those taught by Jim Kwik.
Jim Kwik’s course provides a systematic approach to speed reading, with measurable progress over 20 days.
The M Valley membership offers access to over 100 courses, including speed reading and productivity.
A free speed reading module and YouTube content are available for those not ready to invest money.
Transcripts
by the end of this video you'll be able
to study at Double the speed I'll show
you how to get rid of distractions at
will and I'll teach you free speed
reading techniques to boost your reading
speed and comprehension at the same
time there are two types of distractions
if you learn how to deal with them you
will be able to study at least 30%
faster external distractions like
notifications and people are easy to
deal with you can shut down your phone
ask your friends and family to not
disturb you and study in a quiet place
internal distractions like when you're
doing math and start thinking about
Minecraft for no reason are way more
tricky Focus expert near AAL says that
our brain is specifically made to escape
discomfort so if you don't feel good
while you study it will automatically
start thinking about something else if
you want a full video on internal
distractions leave a comment below for
now here's a tip that will help you
every time you get distracted think
about what may have caused your
discomfort if could be because the
exercise you were doing was too easy too
hard or simply because you felt like you
were wasting your time then find a
solution to fix your discomfort you
could study with a friend or think about
how proud your parents would be if you
got a good Mark it's all about positive
thinking and convincing yourself if you
can't do it try
again we all have a friend that sends
infinite voice notes and speaks very
slowly speed reading is like putting
those voice notes notes at Double the
speed you still understand everything
but it becomes much faster and way less
boring there are countless techniques to
increase your reading speed these are
the one that I use the
most this technique is a no-brainer with
a pen or your finger scan through the
words you're reading the first time I
tried it I went from 250 words per
minute to 300 with no effort now you
might be curious on why this works so
well and it's because when you don't use
a visual Pacer you sub consciously read
some words or even sentences twice
reading with your finger prevents you
from doing it unless you really need it
and gives you more control over your
reading
Bas this is probably the hardest
technique of the video but it is also
the most powerful most people read using
the voice in their mind and this slows
them down a ton it's called
subvocalizing and the counter technique
can stop it while you're reading keep
counting from 1 to four in your mind
this will be very hard at the beginning
but since you cannot use the voice in
your mind while you count your reading
speed will Skyrocket this technique is
meant to teach you how it feels to stop
sub vocalizing once you get the hang of
it you can stop
counting the final technique of this
video is a variation of the visual Pacer
instead of scanning through the words in
a straight line jump from one group of
words to another this exploits your
peripheral vision to make you read even
faster than with a normal visual Pacer
you're basically reading multiple words
at once so so your comprehension might
go down if you're not careful if you
practice these techniques you can
realistically learn how to read one and
a half times faster but if you actually
want to double or even triple your
reading speed you need something more I
learned everything I know from a course
by Jim quick every day for 20 days he
would teach a speed reading technique
every lesson was BYT sized and I was
asked to measure my reading speed every
time I could see it increase every day
and it felt amazing if you're serious
about speed reading I highly recommend
you try that out the course is included
in the M Valley membership you basically
pay an annual fee and you get access to
more than a 100 courses on topics such
as memory productivity and speed reading
of course I've been a member for years
and I've completed 25 of their courses
they recently launched a referral
program so if you use my link we will
both get a discount on our subscriptions
and if you're not willing to invest
money right now I made a free module on
speed reading in my online community and
a YouTube video on how to get good rat
without studying at home feel free to
check them out
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