Reading is a skill, and people read at different levels.
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Editor's note: The most "successful" people in the world, whether it is Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger or Bill Gates, etc., have a common Xi, that is, reading. Reading is a skill, and people read at different levels. The same book, different people read it, and the harvest is different. The key to reading a good book is not to see how much you can read, but how much you can read. When you find a good book, read it with higher-level skills, which is the only way to digest and extract the best ideas from the book. This article offers some suggestions that can help you develop more advanced reading Xi. This article is translated from Medium by Victoria Kurichenko, and the original title is How to Read a Book at Higher Order Reading Skill Level.
Reading books and some insightful articles is my favorite pastime.
I read e-books on my phone and iPad, and paper books in the morning before deep work and at night before going to bed.
I read books every day whenever I get the chance. More than 90% of the apps on my phone are for reading.
Seneca, the Roman Stoic philosopher, once said, "If you want to get ideas that are firmly in your mind, you have to wander between a limited number of great thinkers and assimilate their works." ”
Reading is a skill, and people read at different levels.
A great book is a work of art, and learning to read Xi analytically means taking the time to read a masterpiece with purpose.
When you find a good book, read it with higher-level skills, which is the only way to digest and extract the best ideas from the book.
I'm still learning Xi how to read valuable books, and the best lesson I've learned so far is to take your time reading great books despite the stresses of modern life. Don't be in a hurry. There are benefits to absorbing it slowly.
True comprehension requires active reading. Mortimer Adler, author of How to Read, said: "The key to reading a good book is not how much you can read, but how much you can read." ”
When a reader is able to take almost all of the hidden thought-provoking ideas out of a book, understand the profound information, determine the importance of each chapter, and apply the relevant knowledge to their lives, their reading skill level is considered to be very advanced. In the process of advanced reading, you will find a lot of small details.
A good book can change your life, make you smarter, and improve your self-knowledge. It can also open the door to opportunities that you didn't know existed and help you get the results you expect in life.
However, if you plan to read as many books as you can in a year, you will not be able to reach this level of understanding. Reading is not a game of numbers.
Learn Xi and use the best reading skills to find the reality of life that you are seeking, and this is what you should do.
The art of reading is also about intellectual curiosity, which requires you to explore relevant knowledge with intellectual curiosity.
Mortimer Adler said, "Learning from books and nature Xi curiosity is the beginning of wisdom." ”
When you use more advanced reading, imagine yourself as a scientist looking for evidence to improve, upgrade, or change your assumptions about a topic.
When you're done reading, think for yourself. Be analytical and alert to the ideas in the book, and look for knowledge that you can store for later use.
Francis Bacon's advice to readers is: "Reading is not to argue with people, not to believe and take things for granted, not to have fun, but to weigh and consider." Some books can be tasted, some can be swallowed, and a few must be chewed and digested......
The way and content you read determines your level of knowledge. To find and understand the eternal truths of human life, choose your books wisely.
You can use a simple advanced reading method to read. Advanced reading requires a lot of effort and concentration. You can only achieve this goal by reading at the right time, such as preferably in the morning when you are most awake. You can digest a page every morning.
For every non-** book, when you choose to read it, you must first have an intention - what do you want to get out of it?Your goals will determine what you look for in the book.
Skimming the chapters first will help you sort out the structure of a book, how the author presents his ideas, and the best way for you to read in depth.
Make the reading process a conversation with a great mind – ask questions, circle ideas that need to be verified, and draw conclusions.
Read with the mindset of a writer – religiously take notes. It's the best way to dig deeper and remember what you've read.
Taking notes or summarizing ideas is not an option, but a necessity. Pay attention to lessons that you can apply to your life, such as short sentences, quotes, and good paragraphs.
Build a note-taking system and write down your principles, routines, lessons, and Xi. Write short summaries that you can review over and over again without rereading the book.
Your favorite books to reread, and this Xi can help you find the ideas you missed the first time you read them.
If you have developed a lifelong Xi of reading, extracting relevant knowledge from books is a skill you must master.
Without wisdom, you can't have a great life. Experiences and thought-provoking ideas from great minds can enrich your life. Take time to Xi from great writers, and your best life depends on reading.
Translator: Jane
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