I got a book out on speed reading and it focused alot on keeping the eyes more still and being able to see a wider range. I'm already good at skimming, and if I'm reading I prefer to go slow and be able to stop and think about it and basically think and read at the same time. Speedreading would be helpful for giant business work though, although it would probably be good to understand it lol. I prefer not to have to work to read better. The book made a big deal about all the time you save when reading books for pleasure throughout the year but I would prefer to get the meanings and feelings of the books rather then just learn the storyline. If it beneficial to you though, what do you have to lose (besides alot of money on the dang programs lol).