I was obsessed with speed reading at one point and still practice some of the techniques. I can attest to the author's recommendation to skim before reading. Es

I was obsessed with speed reading at one point and still practice some of the techniques. I can attest to the author's recommendation to skim before reading. Especially with challenging material, I find skimming first reduces anxiety-induced procrastination. The material becomes less intimidating once you've "gotten to the last page," even if fraudulently. Then you can go back and read, perhaps selectively and non-linearly, until you understand it. Speed reading attracted me because I easily get bored and drift off. If the pace is faster, I can stay engaged better. It's not really about speed or saving time (the irony of that while posting on HN).