Studies And Info

Studies And Info



4 years ago

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It's not how much you read; it's how much you get out of it each time.

Have you ever heard of the forgetting curve?

The forgetting curve is a mathematical formula. It demonstrates the rate at which your mind forgets things over time. In other words: we often retain little of what we read.

On average, we forget:

  • 20% of what we read after 20 minutes,
  • 70% within 24 hours,
  • and 90% after 30 days.
  • At this point, you're asking yourself: Is there a way to read more effectively and retain more information… and for longer?

    The answer is YES!

    Most people don't have a reading strategy. They simply choose a book and start reading. Of course, you can wish to read a novel for sheer pleasure.

    But think about it: Why do you read non-fiction books or studies?

    Chances are, it's because you want to a learn a thing or two! You want to be inspired, certainly, but you also want to learn and progress on a daily basis.

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    That's what reading is all about.

    To get as much information as possible from your reading, here's a simple system we use at Koober:

    1/ Set a clear goal

    Before you even think about the books you're going to read, you should think about what you hope to achieve by reading them. If the book doesn't resonate with something going on in your life, it's likely you won't remember it as well.

    Here's an example. Say, you're desperate to get a promotion at work in the next few weeks.

    A friend recommends a book about a completely unrelated topic: parenthood. Regardless of how great the book might be, you'll personally benefit less from it, than from a book on work negotiations, for instance.

    To effectively retain information, you need to establish a reading list in line with the goals you've outlined for yourself.


    2/ Share your knowledge

    Think of yourself as a teacher.

    Knowledge is only valuable if you apply it. Sharing knowledge is a great way to do so!

    You may not be a teacher professionally but can change your mindset.

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    If you act like one, you will already be applying your knowledge.

    Don't just "read" a book. Engage with it, and then spread the word.


    3/ Highlight information you want to remember.

    If you think books are sacred and that highlighting excerpts is sacrilegious, then you won't retain much.

    Taking notes, marking passages and highlighting text are simple and convenient. So, feel free to do the same on the next koob you read.

    But that's not all...

    Take the time to immediately write down why this information is important to you and how you think you can use it.


    4/ Visualize what you're reading  

    Another good way to remember is to mentally visualize what you are learning.

    Try to associate an idea with an image in your mind. Our brains tend to better remember information that's more concrete and more emotionally charged: this is why some things make a more lasting impression than others.

    Visualization is also a common personal development tool that has been used by a lot of top athletes. By imagining the race and imagining winning the race you're mentally preparing yourself for success. To regularly repeat this mental exercise is a way to get ahead of your competitors, and actually win.

     
    5/ Immediately apply new knowledge

    Take a step back and ask yourself: How can I thrive?

    This can be personal, financial or even spiritual. Understand that progress will not happen by itself or overnight.

    It takes time and it takes effort. You can learn new skills to make more money or enjoy more meaningful relationships, etc. But what really counts is how you apply this new knowledge!

    So, after you've finished your next Koob, ask yourself:

    "What is the one thing I can immediately put into practice?"

    Take three minutes and write down one, two or three ideas you can directly apply to your daily life.

    You'll see, once you've done that, you'll start making progress.

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