There is a fair amount of irony in me giving advice about reading because it wasn’t until my mid-twenties that I actually read a book cover to cover. In school, I never read any assigned reading. Which caused me to fail some classes. And I was special-ed until the end of middle school because my reading ability kept me behind my peers. But, today I’m almost never seen without a book. I read at least a few books a month. You can’t have a conversation with me without getting a book recommendation. I’m known as an avid reader by family, friends, and colleagues.
This post reminds me a lot of Copyblogger's How To Read A Book post, which was written before 2010 if memory serves, but your take includes more guidance on note-taking plus the book pyramid. There doesn't seem to be many new inexhaustible books, unfortunately.
Great post. But I almost think you can leave it at, "Read what you love...."
I think for most people, the notetaking methods are instinctive and personal. It's like being left or right-handed. If you're a highlighter, you're a highlighter. If you're not, you're not. Just keep reading and the rest will sort itself out.
This post reminds me a lot of Copyblogger's How To Read A Book post, which was written before 2010 if memory serves, but your take includes more guidance on note-taking plus the book pyramid. There doesn't seem to be many new inexhaustible books, unfortunately.
Great post. But I almost think you can leave it at, "Read what you love...."
I think for most people, the notetaking methods are instinctive and personal. It's like being left or right-handed. If you're a highlighter, you're a highlighter. If you're not, you're not. Just keep reading and the rest will sort itself out.