The next step is preparing to read. I typically go the route of picking books that will help me learn a new skill or solve a problem in my life, or just explore an interest. Once that's clear, i select the book and i understand why i'm reading it. And that's just super powerful, because it guides the lens through which you read it.
In this episode, I discuss a system you can use to better understand, retain, and apply the information you read in nonfiction books. If you want to expand your knowledge, solve problems, or deepen your understanding of the world, this system will help you do so.