I don't recommend learning speed reading before learning PhotoReading.
I've noticed that speed readers have more difficulty learning PhotoReading because they are unwilling to let go of the rush to read. The activation technique do require a little preparation and forethought in the beginning. That helps to build the body mind connection that allows the proficient PhotoReader to flip a book and know whether they need to do more with that book.
And if you don't practice speed reading regularly you wind up having to start over practicing again to get back up to speed if you've been away from it for a while.
PhotoReading is about having more choices about what and how you read so you can get your reading done in 1/3rd the time or less with the same or better comprehension that one gets with traditional reading. One major benefit I found is that the comprehension is longer lasting. Like years later I remember significant information from books.
Unfortunately while learning the system the speed reader needs to slow down a bit to experience what's happening. Once you build that body mind connection PhotoReading can take you beyond merely speed reading.
Alex
