Summary: Over 25,000 words in a minute… This is what the fastest reader in the world (according to the Guinness Book of World Records), Howard Berg, can do. Today on Enduring Health, Shan interviews Howard and talks about how we can learn to tap into the power of our minds and ignite our genius. Discover how you can practice speed learning (not just speed reading), how reading affects your life expectancy, and how you can create more significance out of what you read. KEY TAKEAWAYS Techniques on how to read and comprehend faster: Use your finger to trace the lines where you are reading to let your eyes focused. Trace as fast as you can without losing comprehension Look for Schemas makes the page makes sense. Switch from speed reading to speed learning. Find new words in your vocabulary. Look for names. Note any number or statistical data. Find the key takeaways. Note all the questions that pop up in your mind. Reading reduces the risk of dementia. There was also a 12-year study performed in Yale which showed that at least 30 minutes of daily book-reading was associated with a 20 percent lower mortality rate compared to non-readers. 3 Levels to learning: Literal (what you see is what you get), Implied (what the author assumes that you know), and Inferential (the significance, the deeper meaning). How do we get valuable inferences out of what we’re reading? Our unconscious mind is more powerful than our conscious. It can process everything at once, but it only uses visual images, dreams, feelings, emotions, etc. Ask a question of emotional significance to get the most significant information for you. BEST MOMENTS “We waste a lot of time because we get distracted.” “The problem with speed reading is it didn’t work. You read so fast, you remember nothing or learn, so I fixed it. I redefined what I need and use other skills.” “We can teach people to relax, to focus, to concentrate, and to ignite your genius. We create a state, an anchor, a trigger…over time, they hit the trigger and they create the state.” VALUABLE RESOURCES https://www.berglearning.com/ Coupon code for discount on all courses: SHAN10 ABOUT THE GUEST Howard Stephen Berg is recognised as the world’s fastest reader thanks to the cutting-edge accelerated learning techniques he developed. These learning techniques have been proven over decades to turn information overload into information assets. Respected internationally for his contribution to the learning process, he has the unique distinction of being listed in the 1990 Guinness Book of World Records for reading at over 25,000 words per minute and writing over 100 words a minute. He is a graduate of S.U.N.Y Binghamton. Using his brain-based learning strategies, this biology major completed a four-year psychology degree program in one year. His graduate studies at several New York City colleges focused on the psychology of reading. He also has created other accelerated learning programs including creative writing, infinite memory and mind math. He is mentioned in a number of books as a leading expert on brain-based learning and has been honoured in more than nine books that track outstanding professional performance including Who’s Who Among Emerging Leaders and 2,000 Notable American Men, Red Book, Bottom Line, Forbes’s FYI, and Selling. His book Speed Reading the Easy Way is now in its 28th reprint. The book continues to be a valued resource to individuals looking to manage the overwhelming glut of information coming their way each day. Find out more about Howard’s work Coupon code for discount on all courses: SHAN10 ABOUT THE HOST Dr Shan Hussain is an author, general practitioner, health coach, wellness advisor and ambassador to the World Health Innovation Summit. As Founder of The Health Studio and a medical doctor of 20 years, he has a special interest in health promotion and disease prevention. He works with individuals and organisations to help improve health in a sustainable, holistic manner. Dr Hussain has developed several coaching and mentorship programmes designed to help reverse the symptoms of many stress-related health problems. His best-selling book, 'The Big Prescription' serves as a guide for readers to learn about evidence-based holistic health practices that create the foundation of his work. CONTACT METHOD Dr Shan Hussain Connect with Dr Shan Hussain through his website at http://www.thehealthstudio.net. If you would like to support our Podcast, please visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/enduringhealth Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/enduringhealth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
