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How to Read Effectively

How to Read Effectively

05 Jun 20251 min read

  • Productivity

Check Confirmation Bias at the Door

To get the most out of a piece of written text and learn new ideas, you must overcome confirmation bias and deliberately focus on things that contradict your beliefs and preferences. Being open-minded allows you to dig deeper into the ideas your brain would otherwise dismiss automatically.

How to Read Effectively

  • Rewrite What You Have Learned in Your Own Words
  • Practice As You Read
  • Short Knowledge Cycle

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