163 - How to get more from what you read — with Chris Do

Nov 17, 2021

Stephanie Owens, a brand strategist for music makers, joins Chris Do to delve into the art of reading effectively. They discuss how to engage deeply with texts and the importance of note-taking. Chris shares his unique method of reading a book three times to enhance retention. They highlight the paradox of forgetting as part of the learning process and the power of storytelling in memory recall. Listeners will discover practical strategies and creative techniques to transform their reading experiences and maximize knowledge retention.

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Intentional Reading

Ask yourself why you want to read a book and what you hope to learn.
Write down two or three questions you want answered.

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Non-Fiction Repetition

Non-fiction books often repeat a central thesis, sometimes for legitimacy or perceived value.
Many prolific readers don't read entire books; they stop when they get the core idea.

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Efficient Reading

Read in 90-minute focused sprints with minimal distractions.
Write notes in the margins and create an index at the beginning.

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Have you ever read a lengthy paragraph from a book and then sort of woken up and asked yourself, “Wait. What did I just read?” You and us both.

Reading is a fantastic way to learn, but if you don’t retain that precious information then what is the point?

In this Clubhouse discussion Chris shares his approach to reading books. How he reads, his note taking method, and why he suggests you read a book three times. And he is joined by The Futur Pro Group members, Stephanie Owens and Rahul Bhogal.

Whether you are a bookworm or not, you will pick up a few practical tips to get more out of what you read. So join us while we explore and discuss the powerful magic of language and written word.

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