Category Archives: reading

Top Ten Reasons to Visit Your Local Library

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Advanced Reading Concepts

This blog was originally published in 2013! But I am putting it out again because I want us to support our libraries more now than ever! I can’t imagine how hard it would be to be a librarian or manage … Continue reading →

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Ten Reasons You Should Be Reading

Posted on December 8, 2022 by Advanced Reading Concepts

Reading makes you more knowledgeable and sharpens your analytical skills. The Atlantic did a study proving that reading a novel actually changes your brain. Continue reading →

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How to Avoid Deception

Posted on October 15, 2022 by Advanced Reading Concepts

This is another re-post of one of our first blogs. It is unfortunate that it keeps being relevant.But Friday’s Columbus Dispatch had an article in it called: Poll: Misinformation a problem. “Most respondents say it spurs extremism, hate.” Written by … Continue reading →

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“The more that you read, the more things you’ll know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.“–Dr. Seuss I am re-blogging this from several years ago because March is National Reading Month and Tuesday, March 2nd is … Continue reading →

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Advanced Reading Concepts | 1 Comment

Myths About Speed Reading–Are They Really READING It?

Posted on July 28, 2021 by Advanced Reading Concepts

I am reposting this because this is an ongoing concern about people who are afraid to read fast–it is all in their inner definition of “reading.” A common question I’m asked after telling people how fast our graduates can read … Continue reading →

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In Honor of Presidents’ Day I am re-posting the following blog: What Do Teddy Roosevelt, FDR, JFK, and Jimmy Carter Have in Common Aside from Having Been President?

Posted on February 20, 2021 by Advanced Reading Concepts

Teddy Roosevelt, FDR, JFK and Jimmy Carter were all speed -readers. See how they did it. Get a special offer for yourself. Continue reading →

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Breaking Free of What Holds Us Back

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Advanced Reading Concepts

The elephant will always believe the rope will hold him until he tests it. What small rope is holding you back? Continue reading →

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Dispatch Column: Repetition Creates an Illusion of Truth in our Minds

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Advanced Reading Concepts

The more often we hear something, the more likely we will believe that it is true. Continue reading →

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The is about to be a copyrighted content word!

Posted on August 26, 2019 by Advanced Reading Concepts

The as a content word. The Ohio State University is all in the news lately about copyrighting the word “The”. Continue reading →

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Originally posted on Speed Reading Plus Blog!:
“The more that you read, the more things you’ll know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.“–Dr. Seuss 1st graders listening to Seuss I love Read Across America for personal…

Posted on March 1, 2019 by Advanced Reading Concepts | Leave a comment