Author : Jennifer Stromsteen

Are you old enough to remember the cartoon series featuring Wily Coyote and the Roadrunner?

"Fast" brings back the image of the Roadrunner zooming past the obstacles laid out by Wily Coyote

Speed may allow you to arrive at your intended destination; but along the way, were you able to take note of the things that you may have missed while speeding along the fast lane? As in driving, zooming in fast does not give enough opportunity to see and enjoy the view The same can be said about learning

Much of what you learn can be acquired through reading The simple activity of getting in a comfortable position and start reading a book of your choice opens a new world for you Reading enables you to tap into the minds of great people

The more you read, the more you know In the hope of reading more books, some attempt fast track reading It is believed that the faster you read, the more you cover

Fast track reading may involve reading by phrases and concepts compared with the word-for-word method Fast track reading enables you to cover more pages with the same rate However, one limitation of this method of learning is that you tend to remember only a small portion of the main idea There is danger that you might miss the important details in the book

There is a solution for this Few people are aware of this seldom-talked about technique in fast learning This is based on the principle that the mind thinks in pictures

Learning is accelerated when you "see" the whole idea of the write-up or book Seeing "live pictures" of ideas and thoughts of the writer makes reading experiential and unforgettable When you see nothing while reading, you learn nothing Fast reading becomes useless

This technique is called visualization Visualization is vital to quick learning Visualization in reading is like constructing a jigsaw puzzle where pieces are put together to form the whole picture The whole thing not only "appears," but actually "comes alive" before you All of these happen in the realm of the mind

Just going through the motions of fast reading can give you a hazy picture of the subject matter But like a mist, this picture often quickly evaporates into thin air Fast reading without visual pictures often informs but very seldom impresses

Impressions last while information changes with time Past information is easily forgotten in favor of new ones Impressions change you, and these are stored permanently in the mind

For learning to become effective, it requires brief pauses to be able to visualize and reflect Effective learning is not about how fast you can finish reading a book It is more on how you effectively comprehend the ideas brought forth by the writer

Visual pictures provide lasting impressions Go after ideas and how it will enrich people's existence Go for lasting impressions and insights that will mold you into a better, more successful person

J Stromsteen has many years expertise in the finance, real estate, and insurance industry. She contributes to various websites such as First Time Home Buyer where you can find today's mortgage rates as well as a wealth of information on getting a First Time Home Buyers Loan .

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