How to Gain More from Reading
If you are reading to learn something and to make your life better in some way,thesesuggestions will make a real difference in the enjoyment and benefits you gain from reading.
When you pick up any nonfiction book you should know why you are going to read it.Youcould have a wide variety of reasons for reading something.Once you set in your mind yourpurpose for reading,your subconscious(下意识的)mind will help you reach that goal.Keeping aclear goal will keep you from getting lost in a section or spending too much mental energy on thewriting style,etc.
Once you know what you want to get from the book,spend a few minutes looking it over.Read the table of contents.Allow your mind to notice the sections or parts that seem to best helpyou reach your goal.
If you are not enjoying the book,or not benefiting from it,stop reading it.You will become amore effective and efficient reader when you stop feeling the need to finish every book to the last page.
Reading,like learning,is an active process.And since in this context you are reading to learn,you will gain more by being an active participant in the book.When you become actively engaged with the book.you will get more from it.
You might write about your leamning in your journal for private consumption only,or write about it on a blog to share with the world.If you are sharing it with others,not only do you benefit,but so do they!
Remember,the book is a tool to help you reach a goal You must take action!Try what you read.Apply it in some way.
Regardless of what,how much or how often you read,try these suggestions and you will be pleased with the results.
8.When you read and share your learning with the world, only other people benefit from it.