You will never know unless you start trying it and what better time to start practicing reading fast than right now.  Try reading this very article fast with some of the lessons that you have been taught in the speed reading courses. Has it worked so far? Have you really committed to giving this a try? You really have nothing to lose, you have time to gain and a what about all the books that you have always wanted to read? So, after reading this mini article did you actually try to read it fast and still understand everything that was written?