If you're like me, you've encountered these problems and confusions when you're reading: you're always weak after reading a book, and you're not sure how much you've masteredReading is not planned, reading is very miscellaneous, and there is a lack of knowledge system;I read a lot of books, but I didn't get anything, and I didn't have an impact on my life and mentality, and I didn't change ...... mindset
I suggest you read the book "Sponge Reading Method" by Li Xiaomo!There are answers to the questions that puzzle you!
From the writing of reading notes, the establishment of knowledge system, the reading methods of different titles, the selection of books, to the realization of monetization ...... through readingA lot of dry goods, hand-in-hand to help you solve practical problems, absorb the essence of a book to the greatest extent, and benefit from it!
After reading this book, I realized that people who can really read are quietly improving these 4 abilities!
OneReading power
Do you only read the same type of books?Or do you read different kinds of books in the same way?
A true master of reading will nourish his life with different kinds of books, broadening the quality and breadth of his life. Reading different kinds of books is like eating different kinds of dishes in different ways, and we also need to use different ways of reading.
In the book, the author is particularly specific about how to read different kinds of books.
Practical Books:It is very suitable for speed reading, you don't need to read it word by word, you just need to find out what the author's purpose is and what specific problem he wants to solveWhat is the author's recommendation for action;And why the advice works, that's it.
Books on Philosophy and Social Sciences:First of all, we need to find a good primer that can help us ignite a strong interest in reading. Second, hire yourself a tour guide to understand the ins and outs of the discipline with history and introductions, and identify key thinkers, key bibliographies, and key propositions. After that, read the classics of key thinkers. After reading a lot, go back to the history of ideas, the history of disciplines, and the introduction, and string them together with history and introduction.
**Class Books:** is the book that has no way for others to read for us, we need to read it from beginning to end, read it with devotion, and read it in a substitute way. As you read, pay attention to the key plots and key characters to find inspiration for our lives. At the same time, reading ** requires special experience, so it is more classic**, we can read it again every few years, and we will have a different feeling.
History Books:Start reading from the places you are interested in, then use one or several general histories to build a basic worldview, and then find books on the countries or periods you are interested in, learn more details, and continue to supplement your reading. Finally, go back to the general history and reconnect the series.
2. Thinking.
Why do others read a lot of books, they can see it at a glance, and they can feel it as soon as they speak. And I have read so many books, but I have not improved and changed?
After reading this book, I realized that we did not internalize reading with independent thinking, did not fully mobilize our thinking power in reading, absorbed the essence of the book, and became a part of ourselves.
The philosopher Schopenhauer once said: "If you read without thinking, you will never gain anything, and even if you have a slight impression, it will be shallow and not take root, and it will probably be forgotten and lost soon after." ”
So how can we improve our thinking skills?The author also provides us with a set of methods that can be used right out of the box.
1.Before and after: The author mentionsThe amount of change is the real reading gainTherefore, we can ask more about you before reading this book and after reading this book, whether anything has changed.
2.Questioning: Asking questions can drive thinking, we can ask questions related to our life pursuits or questions that we are interested in, and find answers while reading in the book to promote thinking.
3.Association: In life, we can consciously train our divergent thinking, diverge out of imagination, and then connect with ourselves and the world, and learn to draw inferences from one case and use knowledge in different situations.
4.Action-oriented: We can think about what we can do with what we learn from this book.
5.Independent thinking: distinguish between facts and opinions, facts are descriptions that can be confirmed or falsified, opinions are the main law, and after they are clear, form their own opinions.
6.Organize opinions: The brain does not like scattered information, and must learn to summarize ideas, group and classify, refine logical structures, and connect information in series in order to truly complete the internalization of information.
Using these six methods can help us improve our thinking power, collide the content of the book with our own minds, generate sparks of thought, and make the essence of the book a part of ourselves.
3. Writing ability.
Writing reading notes is a solidification of reading gains, a record of our thoughts and feelings in reading, and an output of opinions!
One of the indispensable abilities of a person who can really read is to write reading notes.
But when I first started reading books systematically and writing reading notes, I couldn't find a way, and I often drew all the parts that I thought were good when I was reading.
After reading it, I felt that I didn't remember anything, and when I was writing my reading notes, I still had to read it over and over again, wasting a lot of time not to say it, and lacking the coherence of the overall situation.
The three levels of reading notes mentioned by the author in the book are really like treasures for me to use, and I will immediately apply them to my own reading!
The first level: write in circles and take fragmented notes.
Notes can contain nine elements: motivation for reading, core concepts, collection of golden sentences, story cases, associative divergence, any doubts, moments of insight, emotional feelings, and inspiration for action.
The second level: use mind maps to make notes for the overall overview.
The author is particularly good at making mind maps, and she has carefully crafted mind maps in every chapter of this book.
At the same time, it also tells you how to make a mind map: prepare a blank piece of paper and put it horizontally, write the title of the book in the middle - use the chapter name as a first-level branch - extract key words and key sentences, sort out the logical structure, and draw branches in turn - draw pictures and color, or replace the drawing with words.
The third level: in the form of an essay, write notes with internalized structure.
The author mentions the logic that needs to be followed when writing an article, which is important and useful for writing reading notes:
We need to find the old self first, that is, the specific situations we encounter in life, such as stuck points, obstacle points, old concepts, etc. + specific inspiration points from books or courses, such as golden sentences, story cases, core concepts, etc. = new me, including new ideas, methods, and actionable actions.
In terms of writing methods, the author suggests that you can use a checklist style to write and extract a few points that move you the most. It can also be written with problems and solutions, asking questions or phenomena that we are concerned about, and using the knowledge in the book to answer and explain.
These three levels of reading notes are simply a universal template!
When you read a book for the first time, you can use the first level, and record while reading and drawing, without giving up any surprise moments;After reading it, you can try to use a mind map to see the overall situation, so that you know it in your heartFinally, rethink the logic and use the structure internalization to output an article with reading notes, so that the growth can leave traces.
Fourth, liquidity
I have always believed that reading is something that will never lose money, and even if it does not appear, it is something that can nourish people, help us sculpt ourselves, heal our hearts, and better understand the world and ourselves.
However, wouldn't it be a good thing to be able to make reading useful to the greatest extent?
In the book, the author mentions five principles that make reading as useful as possible: accurate input, what needs to be learned;Ask about growth and maximize the nutrients for growth;Relate to me, put it on yourself and ponder;Action-oriented, do something or create something;Bow down to the game and truly achieve the unity of knowledge and action.
That is to say, in our reading, we must keep asking ourselves what we have gained, what we have changed, and what actions we can take, so that we can truly achieve the unity of knowledge and action, in order to achieve greater growth and change.
The author's reading into a cash pyramid can also give us some reference and inspiration, making it possible to monetize reading.
The first level: writer-level monetization, making money by writing copywriting. The second level: self-level realization, making money through advertising platform traffic support and other forms. The third level: manager-level monetization of knowledge paid products, such as book publishing, community services, course services, etc. The fourth level: platform-level monetization. The requirements for platform-level monetization are relatively high, such as Fanshu and Get are representatives of platform-level monetization.
In this part, what impressed me the most was that the author mentioned that writing is a one-time transaction, and self-** is entrepreneurial thinking, we can take a long-term view, and consciously enhance our influence on the basis of continuously outputting high-quality content, so that we can advance from writer-level monetization to the next stage, and life will usher in new possibilities with the support of reading.
One sentence in the book that struck me was "Doing it every day is more powerful than the occasional outburst." ”
Yes, you need to work slowly when reading, and if you want to achieve real growth and change, it is important to maintain long-term stable reading.
What exactly is the use of reading?How exactly does it change a person?You can only understand it if you keep reading!I believe that every book we read with the right method and sincere heart will pave the way for us to our ideal self!