The Journey to 1000 WPM

Reading at 1000 Words Per Minute (WPM) places you in the top 1% of readers globally. It allows you to finish a standard book in under 60 minutes.

Is it possible for everyone? Yes.

Is it easy? No. It requires training.

Week 1: Calibration (300-450 WPM)

**Goal:** Get comfortable with the RSVP interface.

**Drill:** 15 minutes daily.

**Focus:** Try to relax your eyes. Blink naturally. Don't panic if you miss a word.

Week 2: The Push (450-700 WPM)

**Goal:** Push past your comfort zone.

**Drill:** Overclocking technique. Read at 800 WPM for 2 minutes (comprehension will drop, that's okay), then drop back to 600 WPM. It will feel slow.

**Focus:** Breaking the subvocalization barrier.

Week 3: Stabilization (700-900 WPM)

**Goal:** Regain comprehension at high speeds.

**Drill:** Read complex texts (philosophy, science).

**Focus:** Chunking. Try to see groups of words rather than single words.

Week 4: Mastery (1000+ WPM)

**Goal:** Sustained high-speed reading.

**Drill:** Complete a full novella in one sitting.

**Focus:** Flow state.

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