How to learn by reading

 

How to learn by reading.

Be relaxed and excited, because you're about to acquire new knowledge and from this comes...

Read 10 pages or a brief section at a time.

The Skim:

Mentally note all headings.
Read the intro and conclusion normally.
Then skim read the first and last line of each paragraph.

After this think about these questions:

What is this section about?
How does it relate to my prior knowledge?
(recall any stored associations).
What is the big question I can't answer now, but which I soon will be able to answer after reading this section?

Remember to channel positivity - 'Man, I'm curious to know more'.

Be grateful - 'Someone dedicated their life to accumulate and distill this knowledge for you. You are dwarf standing on...

The Deep read:

Eliminate distractions. Be mindful. Meditate. Still the mind. Relax. Begin.

Read a paragraph. Write down a question that identifies the juiciest info of the paragraph.

Use a pen and paper. Science does not lie.

Then flip your page over. Synthesise the answer to the question in your own words. To do this read the paragraph closely and hold onto the essential contents. Then mindfully, consciously and with care formulate a few brief sentences in your own words that answer the question you wrote down.
Number your questions and answers.

Carry out this process.

You may notice insights come to you make a column next to your questions and write them down.

If tired break immediately. We don't want to push the brain too hard.

Summarize the section dude!

When you get to the end write down the most interesting aspects of the section.

Don't stress just recall the things you naturally remember and the main idea and answer.

The Game:

Read your questions aloud.
Even in a whisper.
Verbally recall your answers.
If you can't remember don't stress check the answers after trying your best.
Your answers may be key words or fragments.
This isn't bad, this is good!
Rentension is accumulative.
Your storing new info on your brain.
Check the answers after each question.
Read them aloud. This helps you learn. Science.

It takes time to form memories.

Reward - Chill Out - High Five

Once you hit ten pages reward yourself. Get out. Get active. Walk. Shot some hoops. Chill out. Nap. Meditate.

Do not input new info. Your brain is working unbeknownst.

Notice how you enjoyed the process, and how you enjoyed reading the 10 pages.

But you didn't read. You learnt. And learning in a relaxed and a highly effective manner is always fun - regardless of the subject matter.

It may seem slow. It may seem like your playing. It may seem strange, but that's learning for you.
It's magical.

Review your notes every now and then. Until the test questions and answers become too easy.

Edit together the summaries for each section of your reading.

Outstanding.