How Can I Read Better?
The game of life is the game of everlasting learning. At least it is if you want to win.— Charlie Munger
Reading books is certainly one of the most important activities in life and I’ve devoted a lot of time thinking about how to do it better. While simply making the time to read is a great start, the way you read books is even more important. That is the key to effective learning and improving your thinking.
Reading passively won’t magically upgrade your knowledge. It’ll enter your short-term memory and eventually will be forgotten. In this article, I’ll share with you some of the most useful hacks I’ve found that will change this. These are methods that will enable you to become demanding reader and level up your ability to retain information.
How Can I Read Better?
Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested. — Francis Bacon
Before getting started, it’s always a good idea to make sure the book is a great one for you.
There are so many amazing books out there that it makes little sense to waste time on the ones that are just good enough. Invest a bit of time to research what the best books are instead of simply using bestseller lists or what happens to catch your eye.
