# How to Absorb Books 3x Faster (While Remembering More)

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Podcast: [Kwik Brain with Jim Kwik](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kwik-brain-with-jim-kwik-55386)
Published: 2026-04-05T16:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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: ✅ Why slow reading often hurts comprehension instead of helping it ✅ The four major habits that keep most adults reading below their potential ✅ How subvocalization limits your speed to your speaking voice ✅ Why back-skipping kills focus and understanding ✅ How to preview a book so your brain knows what to look for ✅ How to use a visual pacer to increase speed and concentration ✅ Why focus training is essential for better reading ✅ How to remember more of what you read using visualization, association, and teaching ✅ 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. 👉 What book are you reading right now, or what book do you want to finish next? Products Mentioned: 🚀 Kwik Reading: https://kwikbrain.com/products/reading 📚 Limitless Book: https://amzn.asia/d/0dLcP33t 🧠 Quantum Upgrade: http://jimkwik.com/quantum Episode Mentioned: https://youtu.be/io_9dKC5-AQ See Privacy Policy at…

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