The Read Well Podcast The Art of Remembering: How to Make Any Book Stick | EP 41
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Mar 19, 2024 Discover how to improve memory retention while reading books by using the DIRT framework: Decide, Internalize, Revisit, Teach. Explore deep learning benefits, effective note-taking, and the significance of deciding to remember. Learn practical tips for better remembering and a book recommendation, along with encouragement for leaving podcast reviews and engaging in the host's website.
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Read Well, Not Widely
- Combat reading fatigue by focusing on quality over quantity.
- Read one book well and apply its lessons instead of skimming many.
Focus and Notes
- An undistracted mind and reliable notes are key for effective learning.
- Everything else is clutter, according to Sönke Ahrens, referencing Niklas Luhmann.
Forgetting Austin's Name
- Eddie Hood forgot a fellow lacrosse dad's name (Austin) multiple times.
- This demonstrates the importance of deciding to remember information.