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Why should you read more, read faster, and read better? Benefits of reading better, reading faster, and reading more, include the following:

• When your reading speed improves, your comprehension also improves. This is because you do not dwell on each word but rather you read the entire sentence and get a better understanding of the author’s general idea.
• By reading better and reading faster, you can read more; and by reading more, you develop your vocabulary in different fields, which in turn helps you read better, read faster, and read more.
• Reading better improves your general concentration skills because, as studies have shown, reading and concentration are directly linked.
• Reading better and reading more will improve your communication skills, because you have a better grasp of language and improved general knowledge, which gives you more to talk about with authority and which gives you more confidence.
• When you can read a book or article effortlessly, reading can become a means of relaxation and even escape.

The good news is that your reading speed and reading skills are not fixed. You can improve your reading speed and you can read better through practice and by following some better-reading strategies. You can read about the strategies for better reading elsewhere on this website. Or you can take a speed reading course, read books on speed reading, and use good speed-reading software such as 7-Speed Reading.

One tip is to start with simple reading material, such as your favorite fantasy novel or mass-market romance, rather than a book heavy on philosophy, dense legal principles, or economic theory. Choose a book that entertains you, so that you will develop a positive attitude toward reading.