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by sizzle 3026 days ago
I'm a pitifully slow reader, I like to stop often and think about new concepts or insights so I can internalize them better. This way of reading is my biggest obstacle in finishing books. I've tried speeding reading and while I can finish chapters faster, I retain much less information like ~40% of concepts.

Any tips for readers like me? Thank you for the wonderful list, I'd like to get through it in this decade if possible :(

2 comments

I read slowly too! I think it's an advantage. The real learning comes when you reflect upon what you've learned.

This great book - "How to Read a Book" - https://sivers.org/book/HowToReadABook - has a great methodlogy for reading books deeply.

Thank you I will check it out.
Audiobooks!