How to Put Your Reading on Steroids

Always Be LearningHow to Put Your Reading on SteroidsBy Cory Miller

Thursday, October 27, 11

The sad fact is most people stop reading after their formal education


So start eating more dead trees


Here’s how to start reading more effectively (and digitally)...


Say hello to the KindleAnd ways you can supercharge your learning with it


1. It’s WAY more than a device


2. Take your library everywhere

Syncs with iPhone, iPad, Desktop


3. Sharing accounts


4. Using Highlights and Notes


5. See what others are highlighting

http://kindle.amazon.com




Now ... how to read a book


1. Be intentional; read with purpose


2. Read to answer a question


3. Read for ideas


4. Read for application


5. Read for exploration & to expand your perspective


6. Skim the table of contents for thought process & flow


7. Pick out the marshmallows


8. Don’t lose the context


9. Highlight and review


10. Now, share it with someone


Finally ... your excuses suck. Start reading today.


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How to Put Your Reading on Steroids