The Reader's Journey 22. Howard Berg: Super Reading Secrets From The World's Fastest Reader
Jul 2, 2021
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Howard's Reading Journey
- Howard Berg grew up in a violent Brooklyn neighborhood but found safety and joy in the library.
- By age 11, he was reading college-level texts and developed speed reading to succeed academically despite challenges.
Reading Isn't Learning
- Reading alone is not equivalent to learning; real learning means recalling and applying knowledge.
- Many fail tests despite reading because they don't know how to effectively retain or use information.
Use Schema to Comprehend Faster
- Develop a schema by knowing key concepts, vocabulary, and background before speed reading.
- Schema acts like a decoder, allowing faster reading and better comprehension of complex material.