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How I Finish A 300-Pages Book Every Week And Remember All The Key Ideas

2X Your Reading Speed, 5X Your Retention.

So many books, so little time. — Frank Zappa

If you resonate with the quote above, then I’m thrilled to share with you how I satisfy my zest for absorbing as much knowledge as possible.

Normally, I finish a 300-page book in less than a week.

Noteworthy to add that I merely read non-fiction books, and as odd as it may sound, I retain more than 80% of the key materials in the long run.

So good to be true?

Well, there is no magic at work here. All you need to have are the followings:

1. A zest for knowledge
2. The right method
3. The right tools
4. The right mental techniques

Given that you are reading this article, I presume you already satisfy the first requirement. So let’s move on to the second.

2. Read Faster: The Right Method

Think before you speak. Read before you think. — Fran Lebowitz