• The basic technique for speed reading involves reading the first and last chapter, then the first and last page of each chapter and finally the first and last sentence of each paragraph.
  • Nonfiction books often have techniques suggested by the author, such as highlighted sections on important topics.
  • By using the speed reading technique, one can quickly get an understanding of the book without reading every word.
  • The speaker gives examples of highlighted sections from the book 'Think Like a Monk', which give insight into the author's journey toward becoming a monk and the practice of breath work.

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