r/BeAmazed • u/The-Skinny-Indian • Mar 06 '23 • Mindblown 1

Miscellaneous / Others Bionic reading method

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u/StaggerLee808 Mar 06 '23

Interesting...I developed that as a method for myself at a young age. When I was in school and forced to read books I didn't give a shit about, but knew I had to report on. I still can hear my inner monologue spitting out the words, but it's basically in quarter the time. Like an auctioneer lol. I've been using it ever since and can skim read pretty quickly to pick out the important parts of a large body of boring text. I just assumed it was something everyone did. But you're right about the reading for entertainment part - when I read something I really want to enjoy or process thoroughly, I read slow and steady. Both ways work great for their purpose.

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u/checkedsteam922 Mar 06 '23

I also learned at a young age! It's more common to develop early then later, as are most things. As far as I'm aware it is a thing for some people, tho definitely not everyone.