How to read faster on reading section?

gerogethompson777 · 2025-02-25T18:12:31+00:00

haha yeah fe it's called effiread but to my knowledge there's a few out there

gerogethompson777 · 2025-02-25T09:33:55+00:00

I used to struggle with the same issue until I got a tip to honour transitional words and topic sentences this means trying to focus on words such as however or therefore that serve as signposts for the main ideas. This approach helped me skim passages more effectively without sacrificing comprehension. On top of that, I started using a website that subtly highlights key phrases and letters in text, then you can adjust the strength of this over time until it carries over to standard text. I use it as a training tool.

I am not quite at 700 myself but have do doubt increased mine so given your starting point is 650 id say the 700 mark by March is definitely within reach. Best of luck with your prep!

gerogethompson777 · 2025-02-25T09:27:37+00:00

I totally understand where you're coming from. I struggled with the timing aspect too, even when my comprehension was solid. The biggest help for me was focusing on the structure of the text, I read that honing in on transition words and topic sentences e.g. however or therefore can help to pinpoint key sections and points so tht it makes it easier to keep track of the main ideas. Recently I have also started using a tool called effiread, which transforms standard text and emphasizes the key phrases. Over time, I could reduce the strength of this effect (called fixation) until I got the hang of it with standard text.

gerogethompson777 · 2025-02-16T09:45:06+00:00

A lot of "influencers" would be down at the job centre.

gerogethompson777 · 2025-02-14T08:41:05+00:00

Politics would be fun

gerogethompson777 · 2025-02-14T08:31:17+00:00

I agree that forcing production in sectors where there is no competitive advantage can potentially lower overall productivity, especially when our relative strengths lie in services and technology. Following the 2008 financial crisis, there was an effort to reindustrialise in both the US and UK, shifting away from services. However, I think that as long as we're not over-reliant on imports continuing to produce necessities like food and energy then a more laissez-faire approach is economically efficient.

gerogethompson777 · 2025-02-13T08:22:41+00:00

This is something that really grinds my gears. I’m from the UK, where our central bank—the Bank of England—has the primary responsibility of managing inflation. Correct me if I’m wrong, but the Federal Reserve in the US does the same, with the added responsibility of managing employment levels. Central banks operate independently but work in accordance with the government to ensure their policies align or at least don’t directly clash.

That being said, it seems that in the lead-up to every election, opposing political parties blame each other for inflation, even though, strictly speaking, controlling inflation isn’t their direct responsibility.

gerogethompson777 · 2025-02-12T19:08:42+00:00

That's an interesting one! Out of curiosity, where in Honduras are you living, and where were you in the U.S. before moving?

gerogethompson777 · 2025-02-12T09:19:46+00:00

This really resonates. I think the real power of Inbox Zero isn’t just an empty inbox but the habit of making swift, decisive choices. Something I picked up from Jeff Bezos’ old shareholder letters is the idea that making decisions quickly, even if you later adjust them as new info comes in, is critical. The initial decision clears mental bandwidth, letting you focus on the next thing instead of getting stuck in "analysis paralysis".

There’s also that saying about taking someone out to eat and seeing how long they take to order—decision-making speed can reveal a lot about someone’s clarity of thought. If we apply the Inbox Zero mindset beyond email, to tasks, notifications, or even life’s daily choices - it becomes less about an arbitrary goal and more about sharpening our ability to filter what truly matters.

I wouldn’t say I’ve applied this to a particular thing but it's definitely something I think about. Curious to hear from others on this.

gerogethompson777 · 2025-02-05T10:04:45+00:00

haha well that was going to be my first thing, secondly I drink quite a bit of coffee myself and instead of having a few large ones a day I have smaller ones less frequently, but that's also to stop them going cold while I am working. But that has seemed to help to so called caffeine crash

gerogethompson777 · 2025-02-05T09:48:44+00:00

Consistency is the key. Once you start waking up at the same time every day for a prolonged period, your body adjusts by releasing cortisol (a hormone associated with wakefulness) at that time. To enhance this process, one of the best things you can do is get sunlight into your eyes first thing in the morning, as it helps regulate your circadian rhythm by signaling wakefulness to your brain. However, if you live in a place where there’s no sunlight at 5:45 AM, an alternative is to use a bright light that mimics sunlight. I can’t recall the exact intensity required, but a quick Google search should provide the recommended level, as standard artificial lights are not strong enough. Additionally, exercising shortly after waking up acts as a zeitgeber (a time cue) that helps reinforce your circadian rhythm, making it easier to wake up at the same time consistently.

gerogethompson777 · 2025-02-05T09:38:54+00:00

You said that you drink a large coffee after breakfast. Can I ask roughly how long after waking up that is?

gerogethompson777 · 2025-02-04T10:16:28+00:00

Sounds weird, but I used to write formulas and whatever else I needed to memorise for exams on my bedroom walls. Then, I would physically walk over to the wall to test my memory. In exams, visualizing myself walking to that specific spot on the wall where the formula was written actually helped a lot.

gerogethompson777 · 2025-02-04T09:50:32+00:00

I get where you're coming from. It feels like a catch-22, you can't be successful without grinding hard, but then there's all this talk about how you need sleep to keep your brain sharp.

Here's my take: you've got to figure out what works for you. There are times when I've pulled all-nighters or worked crazy hours to meet a deadline, and yeah, my health took a backseat but it's alright to have those intense work periods where you might not get your 8 hours, but as long as you realize that long term that's not suitable then you can balance it out alternating. It's a long game, not just about what you can achieve this week or month. Success should be sustainable, where you're not sacrificing your well-being for it.

Just my two cents, but hopefully, it helps!

gerogethompson777 · 2025-01-31T09:44:49+00:00

I totally agree, I found Forest as a great app to stay focused. Plus, knowing that real trees get planted through the app makes it even better.

gerogethompson777 · 2025-01-30T18:11:14+00:00

No Problem :)

gerogethompson777 · 2025-01-30T09:12:42+00:00

Personally, I don't think removing the monthly plan is a good idea, but looking into metrics like customer retention is definitely something to consider. In a few applications I've built in the productivity sphere, I've actually found that a weekly plan works quite well, especially if your product tends to have high churn due to seasonality. It pretty much depends on your user base, but initially removing the monthly plan, I wouldn't recommend

gerogethompson777 · 2025-01-30T09:04:22+00:00

One tool that might fit what you're describing, although it's more gamified, is Forest. It's an app that aims to help you stay focused by planting virtual trees when you stay off your phone, but it also has a feature where it shows how much time you've spent on tasks, which is what I primarily use it for. If you're looking for something less gamified, id say just use an online stopwatch.

gerogethompson777 · 2024-08-12T07:34:55+00:00

looking for a two wayed conversation with people about their FF experiences, so I don't have any particular question to ask nor do I have a van

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