How to Read a Book
How do you know that you get the most out of a book? You get the most out of a book when it significantly improves your life to the greatest possible extent. Because of that, the goal of reading books is getting actionable ideas. To get the most out of the books, you should then put those actionable ideas into action.
I’m not sure if this article would apply to me or not. It suggests that you should put ideas you read in books into action as soon as practicable, create action lists and pen book maps. This runs counter to almost everything I do when reading for both leisure or work.
I prefer to have books “osmos” into my subconscious. It’s almost like when you listen to a lot of one band you start playing music that sounds similar to them. I prefer that lower-level influence over the full-on action plan personally. Thoughts?
September 7th, 2007 at 8:23 pm
i am currently reading “in cold blood” by truman capote. it documents the brutal and senseless slaying of 4 members of the Clutter family in a small Kansas town in the 1950’s. i do not think i should put these ideas into action…
September 7th, 2007 at 10:41 pm
I think you would make the most adorable cold-blooded killer out there. You should go for it.
September 11th, 2007 at 11:56 am
Get a JOB HIPPIE!!