For most stories and general nonfiction, listening to an audiobook leads to similar comprehension as reading. Print has an edge for complex material you need to study. Here’s what research says.
The best time of day to read is the time you can do it consistently. Morning suits focused nonfiction, evening suits relaxing fiction, and print beats bright screens before bed.
The best way to read faster without losing comprehension is to read more, build vocabulary, preview before reading and skim strategically, not to rely on speed-reading tricks. Here are 9 tips that work.
Yes, it’s okay to not finish a book. Here’s why DNF is healthy, Nancy Pearl’s Rule of 50, signs a book deserves another chance and how to quit without guilt.
Yes, it’s completely okay to read multiple books at once. Here are the pros, the cons and simple tips for juggling two or three books without getting confused.
Most readers do well with 20 to 30 pages a day, about 30 minutes, which adds up to roughly 24 to 36 books a year. Here’s how many pages you need for your reading goal.
A clear summary of Thinking in Bets by Annie Duke: resulting, decisions under uncertainty, truth-seeking groups, mental time travel and 5 key takeaways.
A clear summary of Mastery by Robert Greene: finding your life’s task, the ideal apprenticeship, mentors, social intelligence, creativity and 5 key takeaways.
A clear summary of Drive by Daniel Pink: why carrots and sticks fail, the power of autonomy, mastery and purpose, and 5 key takeaways on motivation.
A clear summary of The Art of Thinking Clearly by Rolf Dobelli: the most important cognitive biases, how they trick us and 5 key takeaways for better decisions.