Time and Attention

11: How to Read a Nonfiction Book

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Aug 27, 2019
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ADVICE

Remove Phone Distractions

  • Put your phone away to eliminate distractions while reading or focusing on any task.
  • Out of sight, out of mind helps sustain your attention better.
ADVICE

Mind Your Environment

  • Modify your environment to reduce distractions when reading nonfiction.
  • Move to a quiet place or use noise reduction like earplugs in noisy settings.
ANECDOTE

Reading on Noisy Commutes

  • Arden used earplugs on noisy city buses during his commute to read effectively.
  • He gained two hours of daily reading this way despite distractions.
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