by Abby Marks Beale | Nov 11, 2014 | Comprehension, Concentration, For Professionals, For Students, Retention, Speed Reading
When deciding what reading topic to write about, Simon and Garfunkel’s song “Feeling Groovy” burst into my mind. I love when the universe provides me with insights! Do you remember the song? Here’s the first stanza: Slow down, you move too fast...
by Abby Marks Beale | Oct 28, 2014 | Concentration, For Professionals, For Students, Speed Reading
I realize there are vegetarians who see this and may choose not to read further BUT know it’s not about “eating meat”, rather “reading meat”. Not many people eat just the bun and toppings because they aren’t very nutritive nor...
by Abby Marks Beale | Jun 3, 2014 | Concentration, Retention, Speed Reading, Time and Stress Management
It seems that focus is something we don’t have much of in this crazy multi-tasking world. With our iphones hooked up to social media and the internet, we have endless hours of exploration right at our finger tips. We are accessible EVERYWHERE on phone and email...
by Abby Marks Beale | Dec 15, 2013 | Speed Reading, Time and Stress Management
The Gift of NOT Reading? What’s that all about?! Sometimes “life” literally gets in the way of our established routines. We are well-meaning, organized (somewhat), conscientious people who get sucked into the busy-ness of the holidays. We spend more...
by Abby Marks Beale | Nov 15, 2013 | Speed Reading
I am always on the look out for more great ideas on how to read better and faster. This month, I found such advice and am pleased to share it with you. It comes from a very smart comedian Jay Arthur , also known as the KnowWare Man. “I know many people who think...
by Abby Marks Beale | Oct 15, 2013 | For Students, Speed Reading
Think about the role reading played in your life as you were growing up. Did someone read to you? Were there a lot of books in your home? Did you go to the library often? Why is it that some of us gravitate toward reading as either a learning or pleasure activity...
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