Want to learn something from a book? Here in the Self Reliance Workshop, we are avid readers and learners. We look to quickly pull critical information we can use. Here is an approach on how to read a book to aid your comprehension:

• Scan the Table of Contents-- Know what you are getting into.
• Read the Introduction-- What is the tone of the book?
• Scan the chapter you are about to read-- Get ready to start the learning process.
• Read the chapter-- Start absorbing the eat of the matter.
• Highlight the key points of the chapter and take/make notes in the margins (This assumes the book is yours)-- Makes You subsequent passes easier.
• Reread the highlights and notes-- What did you miss and what do you really need to know?

Follow these steps and you should have a solid grasp of the material.  Studies have shown it takes seven exposures to material to know it-- you cover about five in this process.

Good luck!

This post originally appeared on DivorcedDadFrugalDad.com, here is the link to the original post, How to Read a Book.

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DDFD believes that self reliance and self sufficiency are the roads to individual freedom.  He is dedicated to living a quality life through frugality, personal growth and productivity, and defensive entrepreneurship.  He also enjoys cooking from scratch and fishing.