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How to Read: Synoptic, Analytical, Inspectional, Elementary & Speed-Reading

November 9, 2020 By Ben McEvoy

Today’s video is one that is near and dear to my heart: how to read.

There are four main styles of reading:

  • Elementary Reading
  • Inspectional Reading
  • Analytical Reading
  • Synoptical Reading

Each has levels of difficulty.

Each style of reading rewards one with enlightenment.

They don’t teach you how to do this style of reading in school, so I’ll try to compress as much as possible into one video.

We’ll do a huge course on the subject and read great works together some day soon.

But, for now, here’s how to read.

How to Read

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