Read 3x Faster & Remember More πŸ“š

Discover techniques to absorb books three times faster while enhancing retention and understanding, beyond just reading slowly.

Read 3x Faster & Remember More πŸ“š
Jim Kwik
35.4K views β€’ Apr 6, 2026
Read 3x Faster & Remember More πŸ“š

About this video

Most people think reading slower means understanding more.

But what if the real reason you forget what you read is because no one ever taught you how to read for the brain you have today?

In this episode of the Kwik Brain podcast, I break down how to read faster, focus better, and actually remember what you read.

I share the same brain-based reading principles I have taught for more than 34 years to students around the world, including how to reduce the habits that slow you down, how to improve retention, and how to train your brain to turn reading into a real superpower.

In this episode, you will learn:
βœ… Why slow reading often hurts comprehension instead of helping it
βœ… The four major habits that keep most adults reading below their potential
βœ… How subvocalization limits your speed to your speaking voice
βœ… Why back-skipping kills focus and understanding
βœ… How to preview a book so your brain knows what to look for
βœ… How to use a visual pacer to increase speed and concentration
βœ… Why focus training is essential for better reading
βœ… How to remember more of what you read using visualization, association, and teaching
βœ… A simple 7-day reading training plan to improve speed, retention, and comprehension

If you want to read more without spending hours a day, remember more of what you study, and finally make reading feel easier and more enjoyable, this episode will help you stop reading the old way and start reading in a way your brain actually works best.

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Timestamps:
02:46 - Common Habits That Slow Down Your Reading
05:44 - Upgrading Your Reading "Software"
06:40 - The FAST Learning Formula
09:47 - Technique 1: Previewing for a Mental Map
12:03 - Technique 2: Breaking Sub-vocalization with a Visual Pacer
15:47 - Technique 3: Focus Training and the Pomodoro Method
17:13 - Technique 4: Memory Anchoring and Visualization
19:49 - 7-Day Book Absorption Training Plan
23:28 - Taking Action and Applying What You Learn

Watch more videos like this:
Note-Taking System to Remember Everything: https://youtu.be/io_9dKC5-AQplaylist?list=PLwf_ceM-L-lOhmoyl0Qe2O1zLL9qOkBR0
24 Books That Will Rewire Your Brain and Transform Your Life: https://youtu.be/DhXZg5BLKEQplaylist?list=PLwf_ceM-L-lOhmoyl0Qe2O1zLL9qOkBR0
#1 Secret to UNLIMITED Focus, Brain Power and Memory: https://youtu.be/XiD6AIhTb_Qplaylist?list=PLwf_ceM-L-lPeAY_nZZQur6XD0KSqQ14z

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