I *Scientifically* Doubled My Reading Speed | 11 Tips for Reading Faster | Anuj Pachhel

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Anuj, a third-year MBBS student, created a reading method to cover 45 pages or 9 chapters per hour by following specific steps, including identifying high-yield topics and using a quadrant system. His method involves preheating the mind with lectures, using review books, increasing speed with practical tips, taking breaks, and engaging in active recall for memory retention, showing effectiveness by completing four chapters in a 40-minute session.

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  • Anuj, a third-year MBBS student, has devised a detailed reading algorithm that involves identifying high-yield topics, utilizing a quadrant system, preheating the mind with lectures, and employing various speed-reading techniques.
  • Anuj underscores the significance of breaks, active recall, and strategic use of review books in enhancing reading speed and comprehension, showcasing the impact of factors like book layout, motivation, and subject difficulty on the effectiveness of the method.

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Recent questions

  • How can I improve my reading speed?

    By reducing subvocalization, setting goals, and using diagrams.

  • What is the importance of taking breaks while studying?

    To reset focus and enhance memory retention.

  • How can I prioritize topics for efficient studying?

    Use a quadrant system based on familiarity and difficulty.

  • What are practical tips for increasing reading speed?

    Utilize fingertips, set goals, and reduce subvocalization.

  • How can I improve memory retention while studying?

    Engage in active recall and review chapter indexes.

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Summary

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"Speed Reading Algorithm for Medical Students"

  • The speaker, Anuj, a third-year MBBS student, has developed a method to read around 45 pages or 9 chapters per hour.
  • Anuj plans to test his reading technique by solving a question bank to demonstrate its effectiveness.
  • Anuj introduces his reading method as an algorithm with specific steps to follow for success.
  • Step one of the algorithm involves understanding the subject, distinguishing between medicine-dominant and surgery-dominant subjects.
  • An important aspect of step one is identifying high-yield topics within a subject to focus on for efficient reading.
  • Anuj emphasizes seeking guidance from seniors or teachers to identify important topics within a subject.
  • Anuj introduces a quadrant system to prioritize topics based on familiarity and difficulty, recommending starting with known and easy topics.
  • In step two, Anuj advises preheating the mind by watching lectures before delving into difficult textbook content.
  • Anuj highlights the importance of using review books for faster reading due to their compressed yet informative content.
  • Anuj provides practical tips to increase reading speed, including reducing subvocalization, using fingertips to guide reading, setting goals and timers, and utilizing diagrams and flow charts for quicker comprehension.

11:40

"Optimizing Focus and Memory with Pomodoro Technique"

  • Taking breaks after completing a pomodoro session is crucial to reset focus, with breaks lasting 5-15 minutes, avoiding electronic devices, and engaging in activities like walking or drinking water.
  • After a break, engage in active recall by reviewing the index of the chapter and answering questions listed there, enhancing memory retention.
  • Demonstrating the effectiveness of the method, the individual completed four chapters in a 40-minute pomodoro session, emphasizing the importance of book layout, motivation, and subject difficulty in reading speed and comprehension.
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