Fantasy and Reality of 11 seconds

My response to the numerous threads regarding speed of counting is quite simple. I'm skeptical of some people's claims (like Kevin Lewis) because so much of the MIT book was fabricated.

However, there is no question most pros count down a deck in 15 seconds or less. I consistently ripped through in 12-14 and once hit 11. I held the deck in my left hand and flipped over two cards at a time and used Hi-Opt II. So I know it can be done. But a card-counting career is more a marathon than a sprint and the important thing is to be accurate and stay focused during the long grueling trips.