# Speed Reading  ## Metadata - Author: [[Nathan Armstrong]] - Full Title: Speed Reading - Category: #books ## Highlights - When it comes to reading, speed is of the utmost importance. ([Location 44](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B012Z13T5O&location=44)) - Word Fixation: ([Location 77](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B012Z13T5O&location=77)) - Stopping at every word ([Location 77](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B012Z13T5O&location=77)) - The fewer the fixations or stops, the faster we can read. ([Location 81](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B012Z13T5O&location=81)) - Retreating: ([Location 85](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B012Z13T5O&location=85)) - looking back or retracing ([Location 85](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B012Z13T5O&location=85)) - The Voice: ([Location 88](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B012Z13T5O&location=88)) - sub-vocalization. ([Location 90](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B012Z13T5O&location=90)) - effective words-per-minute ([Location 99](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B012Z13T5O&location=99)) - Excessive speed kills, but the right speed brings life. ([Location 99](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B012Z13T5O&location=99)) - Parkinson’s Law states that a task’s perceived importance increases as the time allotted for it decreases. ([Location 137](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B012Z13T5O&location=137)) - The first part of your reading plan is purpose. ([Location 142](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B012Z13T5O&location=142)) - The second part of a good reading plan is choosing the relevant materials for the identified purpose. ([Location 149](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B012Z13T5O&location=149))