How to Read a Book a Day | Jordan Harry | TEDxBathUniversity

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  • Опубликовано: 16 май 2018
  • After a childhood speech impediment left him struggling to read, Jordan learned strategies from world leading speed readers to dramatically enhance his reading ability. Jordan now helps others unleash their potential to learn anything faster. Because he knew that spending hours reading books and watching seminars was not as effective as it could be. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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  • @mario-ks3by
    @mario-ks3by 13 дней назад +1945

    The fact that nobody talks about the forbidden book Making Money Your Reality speaks volumes about how people are stuck in a trance

  • @vivvy_
    @vivvy_ 6 лет назад +6882

    He deserved a bigger audience!

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry 6 лет назад +460

      Hey Viv, I really appreciate that but you were my audience and I hope to bring the same value for an audience of 20 people as I will do for 20,000. Thank you for your kind words, and if connect with me on instagram (jordannharry) I'll get you my ebook.

    • @sasha1581
      @sasha1581 5 лет назад +66

      @@jordanharry man you're so so incredibly kind to everyone and you're just so amazing omg im internally crying lol like fr just knowing that someone that kind exists gives me good vibes. Like you're taking the time to make a difference to this world, you teach people an amazing skill and you're so inspiring. I'd definitely love to constantly see your updates on my feed, so IMMA GO FOLLOW YOU EVERYWHERE NOW LOL

    • @sasha1581
      @sasha1581 5 лет назад +17

      @@jordanharry BTW IM THAT PERSON WHO SPAMMED YOU A FEW MINUTES AGO I JUST LOVED ALL OF YOUR COMMENTS SO I LIKED ALL OF THEM LOL

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry 5 лет назад +110

      Means the world to me!
      'If you're not making someone else's life better you're wasting your time' - Will Smith

    • @sasha1581
      @sasha1581 5 лет назад +6

      @@jordanharry totally agree!

  • @soothee5086
    @soothee5086 3 года назад +1892

    “What habits are holding you back”
    Me: pausing to search up every word I don’t know

    • @fati4418
      @fati4418 3 года назад +23

      Me too😂😂😂😂

    • @varunjaihind3904
      @varunjaihind3904 3 года назад +59

      Using a kindle or an iPad to read e-books has helped me greatly with this same problem

    • @sakshilahane5907
      @sakshilahane5907 3 года назад +7

      So damn true 😂

    • @sandeepkumar-cz9yh
      @sandeepkumar-cz9yh 3 года назад +2

      Same bro

    • @chtulubarnes9045
      @chtulubarnes9045 3 года назад +31

      Maybe the solution is to first read the Unabridged dictionary, then read other books.

  • @deedriver4566
    @deedriver4566 4 года назад +3118

    "Time is precious so waste it wisely"

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry 4 года назад +22

      Dee Driver sure is!
      Connect with me on LinkedIn or Instagram (@jordannharryy) if you want to learn more.

    • @cellin6524
      @cellin6524 4 года назад +15

      people waste their time 9 to 5 so other people can read a book a day

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry 4 года назад +5

      @@cellin6524 Also a contributing factor!

    • @Ismailsonkhalil
      @Ismailsonkhalil 4 года назад +6

      Time is precious so waste it wisely

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry 4 года назад +3

      @@Ismailsonkhalil Sure is bro!

  • @reaganlee4388
    @reaganlee4388 5 лет назад +6331

    1. reduce subvocalization
    A. press tip of tongue to the roof of the mouth
    B. Change your environment that is optimum (not too loud to distract and not too quiet to let mind wander)
    2. reduce regression
    A. Improve concentration by being an active reader ( ask why before reading)
    B. Gliding - cover the lines that you read to remove your safety net
    3. fixations
    A. split the page into 3 columns and use your peripheral vision
    B. Use a pacer
    1. Front and back cover
    2. Table of contents
    3.Skim (10 sec ea pg)
    4.Scan (30 sec ea pg)
    Use one technique at a time such as gliding, bouncing, and visual aids

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry 5 лет назад +211

      Great summary!
      As always I’m more than happy to connect with you on Instagram (@jordannharryy) and LinkedIn to see how I can help you more 👌

    • @OPsmerk
      @OPsmerk 5 лет назад +15

      Thank you

    • @onrxoo
      @onrxoo 5 лет назад +18

      Reagan Lee exactly what I was looking for :)

    • @KulturalnyWilk
      @KulturalnyWilk 5 лет назад +17

      Looks like a gist of a simplification of the book How to Read a Book.

    • @tonyjackdon1700
      @tonyjackdon1700 5 лет назад +10

      @@KulturalnyWilk Thank you sir, for your wonderful presentation

  • @luket.7468
    @luket.7468 4 года назад +1449

    "To teach is to learn twice" Wowww beautifully said. Nice lecture.

    • @alazartessema3444
      @alazartessema3444 2 года назад +6

      I'm blown by " Pressing the tip of our tongue." 👌👌👌👌😘 It really works try it every one.

    • @brd8764
      @brd8764 Год назад

      Lu_kes_

  • @manjindersingh3243
    @manjindersingh3243 Год назад +1459

    Thank you Mbappe ! That was helpful.

    • @kirannambiar4983
      @kirannambiar4983 Год назад +57

      This comment came out of nowhere🤣🤣🤣

    • @mrrsrggeh509
      @mrrsrggeh509 Год назад +13

      Exactly 😂😂😂

    • @rafaqatzaib8684
      @rafaqatzaib8684 Год назад +49

      Haha what the fuck,I also thought the same first time looking at the thumbnail

    • @codyt_arsis6698
      @codyt_arsis6698 Год назад +11

      Mbappe or Martial

    • @darkincognito3826
      @darkincognito3826 Год назад +25

      This is the reason I came to the comment section 😂

  • @jaychristianleria5476
    @jaychristianleria5476 3 года назад +3239

    I watch this video twice so I can read two books a day.

    • @juanpabloguitarra
      @juanpabloguitarra 3 года назад +26

      Gold

    • @mordicus11
      @mordicus11 3 года назад +200

      I set the speed to 2x so now I can read 4 books a day

    • @Matt-rw9py
      @Matt-rw9py 3 года назад +8

      Love your comment haha

    • @Coffee_Mo
      @Coffee_Mo 3 года назад +31

      I watch half of the video so I can read half a book a day and do other stuff afterwards

    • @ebaocihc7085
      @ebaocihc7085 3 года назад +15

      I watched the first five minutes so I can read five minutes per book and keep them in rotation

  • @amandadudley2983
    @amandadudley2983 6 лет назад +698

    "Time is precious, so waste it wisely!" Awesome TEDtalk

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry 6 лет назад +15

      Thank you Amanda be sure to connect with me on LinkedIn or Instagram if you have any questions :)

  • @RaminduRandeni
    @RaminduRandeni 4 года назад +2023

    20 passively listening people in the studio and 1.4Mn views over here...here's the power of digital era!

  • @deepafrancis5148
    @deepafrancis5148 4 года назад +569

    I like how humble and wise he is, such a gem of a person.

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry 4 года назад +20

      Deepa Francis much love! If I can help drop me a message on Instagram (@jordannharryy) or LinkedIn 😁

    • @alekob.3791
      @alekob.3791 4 года назад +28

      Jordan Harry 😏 I see you boy

    • @shamailah1
      @shamailah1 4 года назад +2

      Jordan Harry I’m gon message you 🙏🏼✨

    • @donoffitness2892
      @donoffitness2892 2 года назад

      @@alekob.3791loll

    • @ma-tanica
      @ma-tanica Год назад +2

      No, it's all just a facade.

  • @jonathanhoffman5609
    @jonathanhoffman5609 4 года назад +781

    Bad habit 1. - Subvocalisation
    - Tip 1. Tip of tongue on the roof of your mouth.
    - Tip 2. Environment - Get in a state of relaxation
    Bad habit 2. - Regression (What have I just read?)
    - Tip 1. Active reading - Have good questions ( How long will this take for me to read this? What am I looking for? What key figures & words am I looking for? )
    - Tip 2. Gliding - Use object like a credit card to cover up sentence you've just read
    Bad habit 3. - Fixations (Where your eyes are still on the page)
    - Tip 1. Use a pacer (Pen or finger) - Maintain reading speed
    - Tip 2. Bouncing - Segment page in 3 columns
    How to read a book a day:
    Front & back cover
    Table of contents
    Skimming - Look for key sub headings & diagrams that stick out
    Scanning - Look for key words & figures
    Speed read - Bouncing, gliding or pacing

  • @o.m.9752
    @o.m.9752 5 лет назад +667

    half empty room...while having among the MOST PRECIOUS PIECE OF ADVICE ON THE INTERNET, thank you sir, that was amazing !!!!!

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry 5 лет назад +75

      Made my day.
      I gave the talk as if there were 200,000 people and not 20 as why should they receive any less. Glad it was recorded and you could be in that auidence!
      As always I’m more than happy to connect with you on Instagram (@jordannharryy) and LinkedIn to see how I can help you more 👌

    • @mohammadrayhanhosain8116
      @mohammadrayhanhosain8116 5 лет назад +2

      +Jordan Harry How are you, sir? I am slow at reading. Subvocalisation is a big problem for me while reading. Do you suggest to apply bouncing, pacer, gliding at the same time or to apply any one of these three? About bouncing, do you suggest to look the middle word firs and then the side words or 1st word first and the the other words or all the words at the same time(if you suggest to look all the words at the same time, is it possible? if possible, how?). sir, if I try to read fast, i feel bad in my head.

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry 5 лет назад +5

      I suggest experimenting with each technique for a week on a variety of sources and materials.
      If you have additional questions feel free to connect with me on Instagram (@jordannharryy) or LikedIn :D

  • @ClaudiniGod
    @ClaudiniGod 6 лет назад +3268

    I really hate when I read a page and nothing got into my brain. It is a little harder since English isn't my native language.

  • @hadi4183
    @hadi4183 2 года назад +184

    1:59 1st Bad habit
    3:24 environment
    4:08 2nd Bad habit
    6:11 3rd bad habit
    7:50 Reading for enjoyment or need
    8:20 How to read a book a day

  • @AristAristA
    @AristAristA 4 года назад +696

    the basics :
    1. Every day, open a book
    2. Read the book
    3. repeat

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry 4 года назад +26

      a a simple and powerful! If you have any questions hit me up on Instagram (@jordannharryy) or LinkedIn 👌

    • @indikuzhiyil
      @indikuzhiyil 3 года назад

      Hhhhha

    • @187erikk
      @187erikk 3 года назад

      Another is an interesting topic of choice

    • @iamyou111
      @iamyou111 3 года назад +1

      ur annoying

    • @muhammadridho7680
      @muhammadridho7680 3 года назад +2

      The third instructions is the most hardest thing to do

  • @clayh2766
    @clayh2766 6 лет назад +1471

    I really like this and his passion and the reasons for his speech. So sad they were so few people in the audience everybody thumbs up if you think he should speak to a bigger audience

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry 6 лет назад +35

      I'm glad that came across Clay! 1% better each day and that day will come :)

    • @arithmetikmilitantpoetry9548
      @arithmetikmilitantpoetry9548 6 лет назад +2

      Clay Hartwig but he is..

    • @sylvioufba
      @sylvioufba 5 лет назад +14

      Well, as for today he's got an audience of 445,828 . That's quite a lot. : )
      BTW: Great speaker

    • @sasha1581
      @sasha1581 5 лет назад

      @@sylvioufba wait what really? How do uno? Akxnakxj I felt really bad for him fr :((((((

    • @himurakenshin6053
      @himurakenshin6053 5 лет назад +4

      I am sooooooooooooo glad I came across this. What an inspiration.👏👏👏👏

  • @NileBrothers
    @NileBrothers 5 лет назад +846

    awesome guy and amazing speech :)

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry 5 лет назад +12

      Nile Brothers means the world!!
      I’m only a message away if I can help on Instagram (@jordannharryy) or LinkedIn.

    • @karkibabakhotang7226
      @karkibabakhotang7226 3 года назад

      @@jordanharry
      ?229--?2

    • @matthewkomarovetsky8165
      @matthewkomarovetsky8165 3 года назад +1

      That is a great guy right there excellent speech.

    • @q_science
      @q_science 3 года назад

      Undoubtedly good speech!

    • @jodiya
      @jodiya 2 года назад

      Nile brother how you gain 500k subscriber ....without upload a single video in youtube😤😤😤😤😤😤

  • @confidenceismymiddlename
    @confidenceismymiddlename Год назад +255

    So you are telling me Mbappé is not only a fast runner but also a fast reader?? This man is so talented!

    • @GatareLibere
      @GatareLibere Год назад +8

      I came here for this comment. Hahah

    • @basiq_sa
      @basiq_sa Год назад +3

      Damn you beat me to it 😅🔥

    • @DucNguyen-ek4vq
      @DucNguyen-ek4vq Год назад +4

      I had to delete my comment with the same joke because you did it first

    • @agentchui
      @agentchui Год назад +1

      beat me to it too.... take the like

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry 9 месяцев назад +2

      Man of many talents 🤷🏽‍♂️

  • @charliewakefield612
    @charliewakefield612 4 года назад +420

    I went to primary school with Jordan, my mum was his teacher in year 6 :), fun fact he was at one point a national level long/triple jumper! I doubt he'll read this, or remember who I am, but behind Chrissie Wellington, you're the 2nd most famous person from Feltwell without doubt! So proud of you Jordan, from Charlie Wakefield

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry 4 года назад +219

      Charlie Wakefield Charlie of course I do my man!! Love seeing your mum is still active and she had a MASSIVE influence in my life today.
      I’ll be back in March!
      If I can help you more now contact me on Instagram (@jordannharryy) or LinkedIn 👌

    • @lewissjj1417
      @lewissjj1417 4 года назад +80

      now this is wholesome

    • @brandonrmz4303
      @brandonrmz4303 4 года назад +5

      @@lewissjj1417 yeap:)

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry 4 года назад +19

      @@lewissjj1417 thanking you!

    • @Rozka
      @Rozka 4 года назад +12

      That's memories, right there. Keep it.

  • @ashlynjohnson6039
    @ashlynjohnson6039 4 года назад +782

    i feel bad that he had such a good talk yet so few people laughed at his jokes and there weren’t many people there

    • @marllonmartins8060
      @marllonmartins8060 4 года назад +4

      Me too :/

    • @Amelia-uw5pe
      @Amelia-uw5pe 4 года назад +56

      i think 2 million views and at least half a million laughs make up for it lol

    • @ashlynjohnson6039
      @ashlynjohnson6039 4 года назад +2

      Amelia Hosmer haha yeah :)

    • @blackcanary8531
      @blackcanary8531 3 года назад +2

      Hey, How are you?, Lol,☺☺

    • @nguyenhaiduong9400
      @nguyenhaiduong9400 3 года назад +1

      there were 10 people in the room lol, of course they wouldnt laugh out loud

  • @J00530065
    @J00530065 6 лет назад +1655

    My greatest concern is comprehension.

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry 6 лет назад +161

      Very good point Jarrett. During the training, I deliver I always train memory first as it is no good reading fast if you do not comprehend the information. I hope within the 10-minutes of the video you gained value?

    • @underlyingmotivations313
      @underlyingmotivations313 6 лет назад +64

      Hello Jordan Harry, thank you for the presentation. I can see how speed reading may be beneficial in reading books designed for the laymen, but it seems to me that when I am attempting to digest an educational book, such as Feynman's six easy pieces or Critique Of Pure Reason by Immanuel Kant, the strategy is not ineffective. For the latter the information is so condensed in each sentence that the only manner to interpret the meaning properly is to digest it slowly, sentence by sentence. What is your take on this? Is it really feasible to devour philosophic books with the lightening speed provided by speed reading?

    • @ramilderogongun311
      @ramilderogongun311 6 лет назад +21

      Reading and listening create better comprehension. Use text to speech to save cost instead of buying audiobooks. Works only for ebook, physical book is harder to read :)

    • @mrnarason
      @mrnarason 6 лет назад +43

      Jarrett Claiborne Try speed reading a math textbook or philosophy prose.

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry 6 лет назад +48

      Unfortunately, some of the techniques shared in this video do not work with math textbooks Victor. I'm currently learning memory techniques for long series of digits so I'll keep you posted :)

  • @Rozka
    @Rozka 4 года назад +147

    During covid 19 home quarantine. This Ted Talk appeared to help us. Damn youtube algorithm. THANK YOU. His confidence are shown in his simple but deep words.

    • @Jaca.01
      @Jaca.01 4 года назад +2

      I had the same !

  • @lucascalzo1333
    @lucascalzo1333 4 года назад +1499

    this guy made me
    Read more

  • @rita4missions
    @rita4missions 5 лет назад +185

    Sweet, bright and Handsome young man. He finally has been able to give his mother the holidiay she could never have or afford. Great mother who has devouted her life In helping her son to succeed and for this she must be proud of his accomplishments. I wish you both the best in life!

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry 5 лет назад +11

      Rita Pasini thank you!
      As always I’m more than happy to connect with you on Instagram (@jordannharryy) and LinkedIn to see how I can help you more 👌

  • @markzuckerberg3238
    @markzuckerberg3238 5 лет назад +9531

    Why Is Mbappe Telling Me To Read Books?

    • @barnimb-7519
      @barnimb-7519 5 лет назад +54

      Mark Zuckerberg yeah sure bro he looks like Mbappe 😂😂😂

    • @yungkarak3332
      @yungkarak3332 5 лет назад +98

      Mbappe x Lingard x Rashford

    • @moonermuhammad420
      @moonermuhammad420 5 лет назад +13

      I checked him out again and again....😁

    • @has1nain
      @has1nain 5 лет назад +13

      Hahahahahahahahaha dose look like him, however this is very useful

    • @shrey9660
      @shrey9660 5 лет назад +10

      Jordan Harry u stole my reply

  • @rochafirmeacademy3019
    @rochafirmeacademy3019 2 года назад +1

    I agree! He deserved a much bigger audience, both at the venue and online. Thank you so much Jordan Harry.

  • @hikingwithmarty
    @hikingwithmarty 3 года назад +12

    The guy and his personal story alone are of great inspiration. Great talk!

  • @olomolo42
    @olomolo42 6 лет назад +558

    brilliant video, this RUclips algorithm is doing wonders for me recently!

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry 6 лет назад +11

      I'm glad you think so!

    • @saskueify
      @saskueify 5 лет назад

      The oat Brain Lol, merely an illusion my friend

    • @DSDoesDS
      @DSDoesDS 5 лет назад +1

      Yt more smart than u maybe

    • @olomolo42
      @olomolo42 5 лет назад

      That might be the case, and I am okay with that.

    •  5 лет назад

      Naruto is raining all around over here...

  • @degnom
    @degnom 4 года назад +239

    “I took a speed-reading course and read War and Peace in twenty minutes. It involves Russia.” Woody Allen

  • @mvsfunhouse
    @mvsfunhouse 3 года назад +3

    I was never much of a book reader growing up but thanks to motivators like you, my daughters and youtube we now have been given the opportunity to read and share kids books with the rest of the world! THANK YOU!

  • @reneeacosta2438
    @reneeacosta2438 2 года назад +1

    I am SOOOooo grateful for Jordan taking the time to do this presentation....and for the awesome mum that invested into him... so that he can be of value to himself and the rest of the world.
    I've struggled with my reading speed for years. I am an avid book lover. I have way too many books that I am yearning to read, but because I feel like it takes me too long to read the whole book then I end up not reading any of them.
    Just the other day I picked one of my books up an did this.... only I read aloud. And the whole book had a different value just by reading the front/back cover from the author. It felt so good not to mental force my self to commit to the whole book right then an there just because I started reading it.
    -I never dreamed of giving myself the permission to do that with all my books... to get at least something from them instead of them being stored in boxes titled important books to read 🤣, used as props for my computer, or simply just paper guilt reminders everywhere of how I'm not following through with my desired commitment.
    -Thanks I now feel like I can start reading again and have fun in the process. Hope has been restored, and guilt has been extinguished.🙏📚🏆

  • @dillonbrooks7807
    @dillonbrooks7807 4 года назад +248

    Personally I like engaging with my books and treating it like a conversation. I write thoughts in the margins and underline key points and then write my own “personalized table of contents on a blank page in front of book. That way I can open it up years later and reread and see what I’ve taken action on. Plus some of the best parts of the book are in the places and sections you would least expect or be interested in!

    • @ishakawade9100
      @ishakawade9100 2 года назад +11

      Exactly the pleasure is in savoring each word slowly ...

    • @vicktr9601
      @vicktr9601 Год назад +1

      Agreed

    • @apokalipsff2687
      @apokalipsff2687 Год назад +1

      Have you ever read “How to read a book: The classical guide to the intelligent reader” by Mortimer Adler?
      If not, I would suggest you read it.
      In summary, it explains the different types of reading, it’s implications/techniques and when to use each one of them (depending on the type of book and your goals on reading them)
      I say this because both yours and Jordan’s strategies for reading are mentioned in the book and serve different purposes, meaning there is no right or wrong way, but there is a right way for each book/reading goals/reader

  • @USGishumura
    @USGishumura 5 лет назад +1661

    You wanna learn how to speed read?, watch animes with subtitles.

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry 5 лет назад +37

      USGishumura I’ll give it a go haha
      I’m only a message away on Instagram @jordannharryy or LinkedIn if you need any help.

    • @slightreflections2921
      @slightreflections2921 5 лет назад +3

      Lol good one

    • @uhhhhawahauh7376
      @uhhhhawahauh7376 5 лет назад +3

      tru tru

    • @Izuhra
      @Izuhra 4 года назад +8

      Ive been doing this🤧 i feel like it helps

    • @DrVein
      @DrVein 4 года назад +10

      Or anything Korean 🤣

  • @speedthisup2
    @speedthisup2 4 года назад +52

    A great talk, and I appreciate the distinction between reading for enjoyment and reading for school/work. I read for enjoyment a lot, and I only use skimming and scanning if the book isn't that interesting to me and I legitimately just want to get through it. But these techniques are incredibly useful if I have to read a longer text for study purposes. Thank you Jordan!

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry 4 года назад +1

      Refreshing that you appreciate the distinction I made! If you're open to keeping the conversation going connect with me on Instagram (@jordannharryy) or LinkedIn. 🤓

  • @HamletNOR
    @HamletNOR 4 года назад +9

    His mum must be so proud of him. Fantastic talk!

  • @melanieannplans2666
    @melanieannplans2666 4 года назад +9

    I am SO happy that despite a small in-person crowd, this video has amassed over 1.2 million views! I've been intrigued by the notion of speed reading lately, because I want to read more fiction books; I consider myself to be a slow reader because I do tend to reread the same sentence over again. I love the advice of using something to cover the previous sentence you've just read - I used to use book marks and go underneath each line, but going the opposite way makes more sense. I can't to become a more efficient reader!

  • @andrjuska9556
    @andrjuska9556 5 лет назад +386

    *_Summary:_*
    • Habit 1: Subvocalization
    - Tip 1: Press the tip of your tongue to the roof of your mouth
    - Tip 2: Find a good environment
    • Habit 2: Regression
    - Tip 1: Look for key points
    - Tip 2: Gliding
    • Habit 3: Fixations
    - Tip 1: Use a pacer (underline text with hand, or pen)
    - Tip 2: Bouncing (3 columns)
    • How to read a book a day
    - Front and back cover
    - Table of contents (the Pareto principle)
    - Skim (10 secs per page)
    - Scan (30 secs per page)
    - Speed read

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry 5 лет назад +13

      Aндреј Бугариновић thank you for creating this!!
      As always I’m more than happy to connect with you on Instagram (@jordannharryy) and LinkedIn to see how I can help you more 👌

    • @michaellwalker8748
      @michaellwalker8748 5 лет назад +8

      @@jordanharry Soooo...don't ACTUALLY read the book?

    • @sstrunks8000
      @sstrunks8000 5 лет назад

      Nice thanks

    • @brianadam8861
      @brianadam8861 5 лет назад

      Thanks for this!

    • @jovenfrantzborigas4554
      @jovenfrantzborigas4554 4 года назад +10

      Well, if u do that you might read fast, but you're sacrifing the enjoyment as well. Reading should be fun, but not forced.

  • @rishijaiswal1474
    @rishijaiswal1474 2 года назад +13

    The tip about reading the front and back cover and the table of contents is a very good idea. It gives you a context and makes it easier to comprehend the text that you are reading. However I feel that the speed of your reading depends a lot on the type of book. If it’s a subject you are already familiar with you will automatically read much faster. Don’t worry about your reading speed. Make sure you comprehend what you read and in some cases you might have to te read a book. Maybe speed reading can be useful if you are studying foe your exams but in general one shouldn’t obsess about how fast you read.

  • @curtismcdonald6461
    @curtismcdonald6461 Год назад +11

    Jordan 😃 Wow‼️ Excellent tutorial along with your personal story - both are great motivations that inspire one to engage your methodology. I actually use similar steps and your tutorial validates that the process works beautifully. I suspect most novice speed-readers give up after “skimming” level and they miss the golden opportunity to see how effectively all 3 steps (Skim, Scan, SpeedRead) work synergistically. I started this method in college and it took months of practice to engage these vital steps. This was due to the awkwardness of it ; it’s a new habit and not the normal way we learned in school. But persistence pays off. One additional note; if I am reading an Academic subject, I add 2 steps to your process, Jordan. 1 - annotation. 2 - index cards. I annotate a phrase or word in the margin of the page. Then I return to those annotations and copy them down on an index card. Now I’ve nailed that chapter and I own that information! Done! When I do that step, I nail down what I’m supposed to learn. It really works! You are correct Jordan - it is far more effective when it comes to the speed and the full comprehension you gain, if and only if the four steps are used. Well, done amigo! I wish you continued success in your future TEDTalks. Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us!

  • @rizalenecaballero2216
    @rizalenecaballero2216 4 года назад +54

    No matter what, let’s read with enjoyment. To comprehend what you read you need to feel, touch, imagine and recreate the story in your head. The story , the lessons and everything you read will retain and you’ll understand them more. Just enjoy it, you don’t need to read fast or finish a book immediately. It’s better to focus on one book per week/month. What’s important is that you understood what you read and got to enjoy while doing it.

  • @JustPixie2501
    @JustPixie2501 6 лет назад +7

    Great talk! I will definitely try this out. Have a lot of goodies on my bookshelf I need to get through. Thank you 🙌🏾

  • @PresidentKennedy1961
    @PresidentKennedy1961 3 года назад

    He's actually a really great speaker.I'm glad that this video has gotten the attention that it deserves

  • @rhonir3209
    @rhonir3209 3 года назад +1

    Well, I wish I would live in the U.S.A so I could have a nice talk with him and thank him for this TED Talk. This really improved my reading and overall approach on a book on a completely stressfree level. I did not feel like watching someone super overachieving and trying to sprint after him/her, this felt more like a friend giving me some nice tips. Thank you very much, I wish you and your mother all the best!

  • @Nrgheal
    @Nrgheal 5 лет назад +8

    Jordan, your courtesy to people in the comments is so refreshing; I believe this teaching and learning skill is only the beginning of many great achievements you shall find in your life. You’ve encouraged me to get some more of my library read starting today! Congratulations to your mother, what a special woman.

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry 5 лет назад +3

      andyrauf it’s the very least I can do for yourself and others who have taken the time to give me your attention.
      The compliment to my mother is lovely- thank you.
      As always I’m more than happy to connect with you on Instagram (@jordannharryy) and LinkedIn to see how I can help.

  • @pankhudigupta6081
    @pankhudigupta6081 6 лет назад +43

    I, personally, am a very slow reader and I am so excited to try this out. I usually use audiobooks, because my reading speed is too slow for my grade level since I have lived in many countries and not all of them gave the same importance to reading as the U.S. does. I am hoping this works, thank you Jordan! :)

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry 6 лет назад +21

      What I would recommend Pankhudi still keep listening to your audiobooks! 1. Put it on 1.5x faster or even 2x faster as this will get your brain use to taking information in at a faster rate. 2. Try and read the book your listening to at the same time as you will be using two senses (sight and hearing), which will improve your comprehension as you increase your reading speed. Hope that helps?

    • @pankhudigupta6081
      @pankhudigupta6081 6 лет назад +3

      yes, it sure does. Thank you!

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry 6 лет назад +2

      You're more than welcome Pankhudi!

    • @dejhanojames8775
      @dejhanojames8775 6 лет назад +3

      I think I will try this. Thanks for the advice

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry 6 лет назад +2

      More than welcome- Be sure to keep in touch with me via Instagram (@jordannharryy) or LinkedIn.

  • @edcava8045
    @edcava8045 4 года назад +34

    One of the best TED talks I’ve ever seen, greetings from México, the fun side of the wall.

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry 4 года назад

      Edgar Castro incredible compliment! If you have any questions hit me up on Instagram (@jordannharryy) or LinkedIn 👌

    • @jew9288
      @jew9288 4 года назад

      nothing says fun like 50% of your people making $2 an hour,50% of the popualtion being mudered,and a govt that lets gangs destroy the culture people and country >:p

    • @BonBonShrimp
      @BonBonShrimp 4 года назад +5

      @@jordanharry I was going to say the same. I usually don't like TED talks (most of them seem fake and dramatized), but I loved this one. Straight to the point and offered valuable information. I'm amazed how you could fit so much information in just 10 minutes. Btw I'm probably the worst reader in the world. I'm 42 and really need to improve my reading speed to do better in life. I will definitely try to follow your advice, but I was wondering how I can integrate this to my daily life. Is there a program that lays it out step by step? Thanks in advance.

  • @mwise7960
    @mwise7960 Год назад +2

    Your mother must be so proud of you, Jordan. What a blessed family!

  • @TsetsiStoyanova
    @TsetsiStoyanova 5 лет назад +122

    I love this speech!

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry 5 лет назад +8

      Tsetsi thank you very much!
      I’m only a message away if I can help on Instagram (@jordannharryy) or LinkedIn.

  • @annubinoy242
    @annubinoy242 5 лет назад +3

    Wow i really needed this..
    I loved the closing line..
    'time is precious so waste it wisely'

  • @munishkumar7697
    @munishkumar7697 3 года назад +4

    I wonder in real time only 15-20 people can listen to this amazing speech,but thanks to the technology millions can get benifited ..

  • @nigebemand7124
    @nigebemand7124 3 года назад +3

    What a fantastic guy. Such a good clear and very helpful speech with actual good advice. He realy deserved a much much bigger audience. I love the time is precious waste it wisely bit haha.

  • @sams7751
    @sams7751 5 лет назад +5

    Great advice, inspiring to see someone who once had an impediment speak in front of others for a sustained period 👍🏾

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry 5 лет назад

      Olivier Giroud really appreciate the support!
      As always be sure to connect with me on Instagram (@jordannharryy) or LinkedIn and let’s keep the conversation going 👌

  • @mkentaa
    @mkentaa 5 лет назад +64

    I read a book a week by searching the audio book on RUclips, putting it speed play to 2x or 1.5x and listenning while I read at the same speed. Works fine

    • @pawanjakhadm5442
      @pawanjakhadm5442 3 года назад +1

      I will also try

    • @revmachine2662
      @revmachine2662 3 года назад

      I study the same way
      I do all the scanning and skimming
      Then i teach the voice recorder on my phone or i read aloud to it
      When i have to revise after a few days, i play the recording and read along in my mind :)
      Warning, this takes a really large amount of your time. Helps u plan out how long it'll take to revise though :D

  • @Wakeensito
    @Wakeensito 4 года назад +4

    Spoke in half a room but reached Millions. Thank you for this.

  • @stephblenheim4283
    @stephblenheim4283 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for this wonderful video. Inspirational. I'm reading a book a day in lockdown and I love it

  • @KingaMoor
    @KingaMoor 4 года назад +3

    He's a very handsome and articulate speaker. I'm so glad that I've started on speed reading before I discovered this video. It's always good to learn from someone who's experience and successful at their craft. He gave us valuable information to apply to our life and our mind.

  • @cwhite2324
    @cwhite2324 4 года назад +9

    Really enjoyed the information you discussed in this video. Such a good point you made at 1:25-1:45.
    Thank you Mr. Harry!!!

  • @prnicho
    @prnicho Год назад

    Hats off to this impressive individual and his particularly impressive Mum. Especially so since he still has a trace of the speech impediment but she, and he, not only overcame it but boosted him up enough to speak in a public forum. Lessons for all of us.

  • @mikelight2008
    @mikelight2008 3 года назад

    You explain things very well as if you had a flashlight into how our minds work and you're explaining accordingly and effectively.

  • @alexq.5527
    @alexq.5527 4 года назад +5

    I love this so much! This really helped me read a lot faster, and as someone who loves reading, this was a blessing :) Thank you so much for this, you are way too underappreciated :)

  • @Obsidian1392
    @Obsidian1392 5 лет назад +12

    Amazing TED talk.
    Very surprised his audience was so small! How much can we achieve if we learn to read faster and more effectively? One of the most essential skills there is

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry 5 лет назад +4

      Means the world!
      And thankfully you joined that audience so thank you!
      Only a message away if I can help on Instagram (@jordannharryy) or LinkedIn.

  • @MrDakaltiBugger
    @MrDakaltiBugger 3 года назад

    Wow, zero BS, straight to the point, golden pointers. Thank you!

  • @macdonald1032
    @macdonald1032 4 года назад +3

    The lesson made a lot sense to me.
    My challenge, our challenges is consistency.

  • @JAKEINHERE
    @JAKEINHERE 6 лет назад +79

    That was an excellent presentation and I'm preparing to go to the library to practice implementing these strategies.

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry 6 лет назад +5

      Excellent to hear Jacob and thank you bro, be sure to head over to connect with me on LinkedIn and Instagram (@jordannharryy) to keep me updated!

    • @LinkEX
      @LinkEX 5 лет назад +5

      Make sure to get yourself an old valuable book and draw lines for separate columns in it.
      That way you're sure to get invested in that book.

  • @borisbrian6082
    @borisbrian6082 4 года назад +14

    Time is precious
    The most underrated statement
    I'm 18 and I still remember my childhood like yesterday, tomorrow I'll be something else
    Make today count
    Read a book and Learn a skill be productive
    Good luck for you and myself

    • @tomasr9269
      @tomasr9269 4 года назад

      cheers for that words men. im in the same situation

    • @magnavitae4736
      @magnavitae4736 4 года назад

      How's it going?

  • @Ken-bn9oe
    @Ken-bn9oe 2 месяца назад

    Thanks for the time and effort you spent in making this video.

  • @jaicejacob3524
    @jaicejacob3524 4 года назад +1

    Was watching ted talks from years....
    For me, this was the Most Fruitful ted x talk EVER!!!!!...
    U did amazingly well in explaining this to us...
    Thank you for sharing this knowledge....!!!!

  • @thebluerabbit3051
    @thebluerabbit3051 4 года назад +15

    There were 30 people in the room, but 1,2 million were listening 🙏🏽

  • @annmcneal7804
    @annmcneal7804 4 года назад +8

    I got straight A’s and teased out of a lot of my college classes- straight A’s in analytical reading and reasoning and speed reading in college. College history and education was much easier! Thanks for this video. I was also reading- and spelling and writing way before school age. .. before I was in “ head start” - and that was before kindergarten.

  • @michaelhoward4152
    @michaelhoward4152 4 года назад +1

    This was an outstanding Ted Talk, and Jordan Harry helped reinforce some things I knew and practiced, as well as teaching me something new, in the "Bounce Method."
    Like many others, I was jolted by how few attended this great presentation, though that was overshadowed by Jordan's warm demeanor and the joy he seemed to have in teaching and sharing his acquired skills.
    I know this video is about "How to Read a Book a Day," but I do want to add that I've learned using different colored pens and highlighters, as you scan the print, to note important facts, comments, names, and then going back later to read only what you marked can do a lot to help your retention and/or jump right to what's most important to you, in the book. The different colors help keep your brain active and engaged. As Jordan pleasantly reminded us, just make sure it's your book.

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry 4 года назад

      Michael Howard thank you for sharing empathy with me and new learnings which I can take away! As always more than happy to have a conversation over on Instagram (@jordannharryy) or LinkedIn 🤓

  • @9mccloud
    @9mccloud 3 года назад

    Many children need and will benefit from this valuable lesson. I will pass it on. God bless your mother and God bless you.
    Thank you

  • @dangdieuuyen1668
    @dangdieuuyen1668 4 года назад +3

    I've seen a couple of videos about speed reading and this video stand out, ironically from a student rather than an experience world champion or mentor. Good job mate.

  • @tvzuropa
    @tvzuropa 6 лет назад +3

    Wow! I have watched lots of youtube videos on speed reading and this was one of the best. Very well explained and presented.

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry 6 лет назад

      WOW! That is quite a statement- thank you. More than happy to connect on LinkedIn and talk more.

  • @Jamajalama
    @Jamajalama 3 года назад +45

    Summary:
    -pick small books, preferably with a lot of pictures

  • @nadjib007
    @nadjib007 2 года назад +9

    In a world where useless content is spreading, this video broke that rule, that's one of the few times that the RUclips recommendations gave me valuable content, I won't say valuable I would say life changing, thank you my man for this valuable technic .

  • @MrSebastianBlake
    @MrSebastianBlake 6 лет назад +3

    Thank you so much for talk Jordan. Thank you from the bottom of my heart

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry 6 лет назад

      Awh my pleasure Sebastian! Be sure to keep in touch with me via instagram (@jordannharryy) or LinkedIn.

  • @laurentiuolivian1861
    @laurentiuolivian1861 5 лет назад +6

    Great speech Jordan. We all, i guess, are thinking we want to avoid the danger of loosing the substance for the love of speed. They both matter, at some point, and here is an example, a quote from Dostoyevsky: "Man isn't happy because he doesn't know he is." You don't think about how much time it took you to read, instead your brain concentrates at the meaning of those words. If you find a book that interests you, you will be able to read it very fast as you get absorbed by the plot. It's all about the perception of time and not the actual seconds on our wrist watch, about getting the information you want, it's about how curious you are, about identifying yourself with the character, that's what changes your reading speed; the more interested you are, the faster you read. I personally can read faster Asimov then Mann because the first one is very clear, and the second one very descriptive, and i don't want to invert speeds because otherwise i will loose the essence. Nonetheless i want to try the technique and increase the speed i can understand so i can increase the speed that i'm reading, and i can only do this by beeing more focused on the subject and trying to understand what the author is trying to tell.

  • @francisquan224
    @francisquan224 12 дней назад +1

    2:03 - Bad habit 1. - Subvocalisation
    - Tip 1. Tip of tongue on the roof of your mouth.
    - Tip 2. Environment - Get in a state of relaxation
    4:12 - Bad habit 2. - Regression (What have I just read?)
    - Tip 1. Active reading - Have good questions ( How long will this take for me to read this? What am I looking for? What key figures & words am I looking for? )
    - Tip 2. Gliding - Use object like a credit card to cover up sentence you've just read
    6:11 - Bad habit 3. - Fixations (Where your eyes are still on the page)
    - Tip 1. Use a pacer (Pen or finger) - Maintain reading speed
    - Tip 2. Bouncing - Segment page in 3 columns
    8:13 - How to read a book a day:
    Front & back cover
    Table of contents
    Skimming - Look for key sub headings & diagrams that stick out
    Scanning - Look for key words & figures
    Speed read - Bouncing, gliding or pacing
    --------------------
    Tools I Know: Pacer => SwiftRead (Orange Logo)

  • @rubenarmandofigueroafuentes
    @rubenarmandofigueroafuentes Год назад +1

    What an incredible and straightforward presentation

  • @moogsoe1132
    @moogsoe1132 5 лет назад +5

    Thank you so much. This really inspires and motivated me and I want to be able to speed read so I'm going to try better so thank you I will never give up

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry 5 лет назад +1

      Moo G Soe glad it inspires you!
      I’m only a message away if I can help on Instagram (@jordannharryy) or LinkedIn 👌

  • @AboutArchie
    @AboutArchie 5 лет назад +7

    Really enjoyed this. I have practiced some of these techniques and I do expect I read faster than average. Time to step it up with these fresh insights and additions. BTW, thank your mom for us.

  • @shanksre6186
    @shanksre6186 3 года назад +3

    What a lovely lad. I bet his Mum is so proud of him.

  • @maripilianguiano3945
    @maripilianguiano3945 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you. These tips are absolutely helpful. I want to read more and I find myself taking a long period to finish a book. Decided to find a way to help me and this is helpful. Now, I’m putting this techniques in action. 👌🏼

  • @MegaMijit
    @MegaMijit 5 лет назад +6

    his voice and vocabulary are so relaxing!

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry 5 лет назад +1

      Mega Mijit mum drilled it into me haha.
      As always I’m more than happy to connect with you on Instagram (@jordannharryy) and LinkedIn to see how I can help you more 👌

    • @MegaMijit
      @MegaMijit 5 лет назад

      wow, thanks sooo much for replying!! i would totally love to connect with you more, and youre Ted Talk is honestly one of my top favorites ive ever seen! this topic took me by surprise, and i was hesitant to click at first. however, i think this is someone that affects everyone, and everyone can benefit/learn from.

  • @micsss_
    @micsss_ 4 года назад +5

    Not only is the tips his giving a life changing one, this dude finds time to reply comments in a video where he doesn't get notified.. You inspired me a lot my dude keep up the good work ;) I hope I'll manage to read a 100 books this year.

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry 4 года назад +2

      i slapped ur momma oh yeah yeah made my day seeing this 💙
      If you want to learn more about speed reading and how to improve your memory connect with me on Instagram @jordannharryy or LinkedIn 🤓

    • @opeyeminofiu7
      @opeyeminofiu7 2 года назад +1

      @@jordanharry well done Sir. I'm inspired by you, I have always wanted to learn how to read faster.. Thanks for your kind help.
      God bless you abundantly in Jesus mighty name.

  • @pegclose3082
    @pegclose3082 3 года назад

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge... blessings

  • @dimitrimoraes4588
    @dimitrimoraes4588 4 года назад +2

    Maaan! Thank you mr. Harry! Congratulations for overcoming the difficulties you had in the past and for making it possible for us that live abroad to have access to such powerful knowledge! Big up from Brazil! From Dimitri Hatscha, descendant of russians, slow reader (but will improve now hahahah).

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry 4 года назад

      Dimitri Moraes love that bro- I’m a quarter Russian myself believe it or not haha! As always more than happy to have a conversation over on Instagram (@jordannharryy) or LinkedIn 🤓

  • @andreas-swe
    @andreas-swe 5 лет назад +5

    Wow what a good speaker, I wish this guy would teach me how to get rid of stage-fright.

  • @JohanvanBreugel
    @JohanvanBreugel 3 года назад +3

    Great talk, watch this at 1,5 speed (at least) and find out what speeding up RUclips can bring you along with speed reading.

  • @blazerplays4961
    @blazerplays4961 3 года назад

    I have been bad at reading for a long time and this video honestly changed my life

  • @miguelm.avalos2875
    @miguelm.avalos2875 3 года назад +1

    very actionable advice to read faster. And Jordan and his mum are inspiring. Thanks Jordan! Keep it up.

  • @GarlicGrinder9
    @GarlicGrinder9 5 лет назад +33

    When I was younger, I was able to read very fast and still comprehend the material. People were shocked. When asked how I did it, I explained exactly what goes through my head. Words to me lookedlike little landscapes. Try this sometime. Take a sentence and trace a line over the tops of the letters. what you get is a line with little bumps, ridges, mountains and valleys. This paints a picture in my mind. This picture helps me identify words and even whole sentences MUCH faster than speaking them silently in my head ever could. This is a skill I developed without any coaching, it just works. It doesn't seem to work for dry, complex, or academic writing, but I can knock out something like a harry potter book (or one in a subject im interested in) in around 12-24 hours depending on the length. (YES I've timed it)

    • @joannabiebs
      @joannabiebs 4 года назад +2

      oh my God, you just put in words how reading used to be for me when I was little too! thanks for sharing and reminding me, I'm trying to regain my love for books and this will surely help!

    • @Aldream
      @Aldream 4 года назад +1

      make a tutorial hehe

    • @kevinchege6323
      @kevinchege6323 3 года назад

      This was really helpful...I can only imagine how much more I could learn with someone like you...kindly help me +254723666046...please

    • @gabrielasanchez2028
      @gabrielasanchez2028 2 года назад

      HOLY SKITTLES THIS INCREASED MY READING SPEED INSTANTLY THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

  • @jozshuszi1216
    @jozshuszi1216 4 года назад +16

    Finally, one of those few "self-help" and advice videos where it actually gives people new and useful knowledge, techniques. Congrats and thank you.

  • @sonnybrown4758
    @sonnybrown4758 4 года назад +1

    This is so amazing. I’ve needed this for so long.

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry 4 года назад

      Sonny Brown Thank you- really means a lot!
      If you have a question contact me on Instagram (@jordannharryy) or LinkedIn

  • @ffjd1
    @ffjd1 4 года назад +2

    Brilliant Jordan, extremely inspiring, your a legend....wishing you all the very best

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry 4 года назад

      Jamie Dolan love bro!! If you have any questions hit me up on Instagram (@jordannharryy) or LinkedIn 👌

  • @davidmyung3817
    @davidmyung3817 4 года назад +5

    WOW, this is one of THE most inspirational TEDx Talks I have ever watched. Much respect...

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry 4 года назад

      David Myung thank you!! Connect with me in Instagram (@jordannharryy) or LinkedIn to pick my brain more 🤓

  • @johnpliskin8759
    @johnpliskin8759 6 лет назад +1683

    how to read a book a day: become wealthy, quit job, read all day

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry 6 лет назад +176

      Not a bad lifestyle if you ask me ;)

    • @edwardlovera3756
      @edwardlovera3756 5 лет назад +12

      John Pliskin i agree ☝🏻

    • @victoza9232
      @victoza9232 5 лет назад +57

      John Pliskin You're probably joking, but the situation doesn't have to be like that at all. If you drive to work, or if you're walking around with an iPod or smartphone, listen to a book on CD. It's not "cheating" if you're not moving your eyes across a page. The whole point of reading is to get something out of the book whether written or audio.

    • @austins.219
      @austins.219 5 лет назад

      @Nicholas Rickhoff indeed

    • @shahmirjadoon1322
      @shahmirjadoon1322 5 лет назад +4

      Still then you will not be able to read books because you will stuck in other entertainments,

  • @Foximillions
    @Foximillions 2 года назад

    Very impressive, one of the best Ted talks I’ve heard

  • @MrSuperJeronimo
    @MrSuperJeronimo 4 года назад +1

    So so helpful! I will try to implement this!