Most people will agree that it is good to read, but not all reading is equal. Here are some tips for productive reading.
Take notes.
Even if you never refer to your notes again, the process of taking notes helps you sort out something important and will help you remember it. You can choose between computers or paper for your notes.. On the other hand, many people feel they recall information better when they write it by hand.
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If you are like me, once you commit to reading a book, it is very hard to give up until you've finished it. Given the number of books that are available and our limited life, it just doesn't make sense to read a book that you aren't getting anything from.
Variety is good.
While you don't want to give up on a book that you are benefiting from, it is important to give yourself variety. You can pick up a book at random or intentionally looking for something different from what you normally read. .
Review what you've read.
If you want to remember what you read, take the time to review.. When you finish a book, spend 15 minutes examining your notes in 2 to 4 days. Then 2 to 4 weeks after that and then 2 to 4 months after that. This will strengthen the knowledge in your mind.
Discuss what you read with others.
. If you can talk with people in person, that is ideal, but don't overlook the power of the Internet in connecting people with similar interests but different geography.
A. Don't be afraid to give up
B. Make full use of reading time
C. It's hard to get more out of your normal reading
D. This can be very valuable in giving you a different opinion
E. And you'd better go over things at ever-increasing time intervals
F. Using computers will make it easy to find your notes later by search
G. The best way to get more from your reading is to discuss it with others
