#580
Mentioned in 49 episodes
How to Read a Book
The Classic Guide to Intelligent Reading
Book • 2023
Originally published in 1940 and revised in 1972, this book is a classic guide to intelligent reading.
It describes the art of reading as the process by which a mind elevates itself through its own operations on the symbols of readable matter.
The authors emphasize active reading, highlighting the importance of keen observation, available memory, range of imagination, and an intellect trained in analysis and reflection.
The book provides practical lessons on how to read books effectively, including inspectional reading, analytical reading, and syntopical reading, to achieve a deeper understanding of the material.
It describes the art of reading as the process by which a mind elevates itself through its own operations on the symbols of readable matter.
The authors emphasize active reading, highlighting the importance of keen observation, available memory, range of imagination, and an intellect trained in analysis and reflection.
The book provides practical lessons on how to read books effectively, including inspectional reading, analytical reading, and syntopical reading, to achieve a deeper understanding of the material.
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Mentioned in 49 episodes
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Andy Matuschak to explain the concept of skillful reading and how people often fail to absorb material due to a lack of skill, not just a lack of interest.
Andy Matuschak to explain the concept of skillful reading and how people often fail to absorb material due to a lack of skill, not just a lack of interest.
1,276 snips
Andy Matuschak - Self-Teaching, Spaced Repetition, & Why Books Don’t Work
Mentioned by Mike Schmitz as a book discussing syntopical reading, emphasizing the importance of contextualizing information from multiple sources.
409 snips
154: Building a Second Brain, with Tiago Forte
Mentioned by Mike Schmitz in relation to the concept of syntopical reading and connecting ideas from different sources.
302 snips
209: A System for Writing, with Bob Doto
Mentioned by Mike Schmitz in the context of syntopical reading, comparing multiple books on a topic to form a comprehensive understanding.
188 snips
221: A Focus on Creativity
Mentioned by Mike as a book on reading techniques that Naval Ravikant could learn from to improve his approach.
106 snips
170: The Almanack of Naval Ravikant by Eric Jorgensen
Recommended by Mortimer Adler for how to intelligently read books.
60 snips
Buffett Does It. Most Value Investors Don’t | Robert Hagstrom on the Real Key to Compounding [Excess Returns Podcast]
Mentioned by 
Mike Schmitz and 
Joe Buleg as a book that impacted their reading habits despite not initially enjoying it.
Mike Schmitz and Joe Buleg as a book that impacted their reading habits despite not initially enjoying it.58 snips
132: So Good They Can’t Ignore You by Cal Newport
