Chronicles of a Novice Entrepreneur: Mastering the Art of Doubling Productivity

The Beginning of My Entrepreneurial Journey

About a year ago, I ventured into the world of online business. As a novice, I had no prior knowledge about running a business. However, I am a firm believer in lifelong learning and was confident that with determination, I could learn anything. I started gathering information about starting and running an online business. At the same time, I was also pursuing my graduate studies full-time and working as a consultant.

Balancing these three tasks proved to be a Herculean task. I found myself spending an average of 16 hours per day reading and researching for my business, graduate courses, and consulting contracts. After two months, I was on the brink of exhaustion. I was overwhelmed, agitated, and stressed. But I was not ready to give up on my dreams.

The Search for a Solution

I was already implementing all the time management and prioritizing techniques I had learned over the years. Yet, I was spending most of my day on what I considered necessary reading, not to mention the time spent on recalling, synthesizing, and writing. I knew I had to find a solution.

In my quest for a solution, I sought the advice of a friend who is a Reading Specialist in our local school district. She suggested that I learn speed reading techniques. I was initially apprehensive as I had never heard of speed reading. However, I decided to give it a try.

Discovering Speed Reading

My friend recommended Howard Berg's Mega Speed Reading program[^1^]. The program came with an unconditional money-back guarantee, so I decided to give it a shot. After learning the techniques in just four hours, I was amazed at the results. I could speed read! It was quick, easy, and surprisingly fun.

Within two weeks of implementing the Mega Speed Reading techniques, I cut my reading time in half. The program also taught me how to increase my comprehension and memory. I was able to read all the web pages, eBooks, reports, articles, and magazines in record time.

The Outcome: Doubling Productivity

In essence, I managed to get more work done in half the time. The feelings of desperation, agitation, frustration, and stress were replaced with a sense of accomplishment. I became a happy and successful entrepreneur.

Lessons Learned

When faced with a challenge, don't give up. Challenges, especially when starting a business, are inevitable. Overcoming these challenges is crucial for success. Face the challenge head-on and use it as a learning experience. Don't stop until you find a solution to a challenge. Your success depends on it. At the end of every challenge, there is a lesson to be learned and shared with others.

[^1^]: Howard Berg's Mega Speed Reading