- Number 5 took me years! Because of my wiring I always felt I had to “finish” a book that I had started. But like you, I’ve learned to not throw good time after bad. Just put it down!
- As for making notes, I abandoned “summaries” some time ago in favor of “excerpts” or quotes. For books that I believe will be very valuable to me long after I’ve forgotten many of the premises, to be able to just go to my book notes and skim, feels like I’m able to quickly “re-read” and retain. Also I love the ability to forward those to others who might not have the time to read the book but would appreciate the key quotes. Lots of ways to capture these with available technology.
- I thought I was the only one who doesn’t like podcasts. I don’t have time for the banter and promotion...If there’s an interesting podcast, I look to see if there is a transcript available, that I can quickly skim for the helpful “nuggets”. This has saved years of my life.
- I really want to get into audio books. And now that Spotify has them as part of my subscription there is an easy access point. My problem is that someone reading to me makes me sleepy. That might not be good when I’m in the car. :) But I’m giving it a shot. Just finished the Tim Keller book on his influences. I did like the ability to hyper speed through some of the lengthier and less interesting sections. Next in the queue is “Wager.”
Thanks, Jeff! Love your idea of "excerpts & quotes." I started snapping photos of certain quotes and just putting them in Evernote. That is super easy too.
You'll LOVE audiobooks...they won't put you to sleep at all!
These are Terrific. Thank you!
Thanks, Shawn! You are always such an encouragement. I appreciate you!
These are so great Adam!
Just a few comments:
- Number 5 took me years! Because of my wiring I always felt I had to “finish” a book that I had started. But like you, I’ve learned to not throw good time after bad. Just put it down!
- As for making notes, I abandoned “summaries” some time ago in favor of “excerpts” or quotes. For books that I believe will be very valuable to me long after I’ve forgotten many of the premises, to be able to just go to my book notes and skim, feels like I’m able to quickly “re-read” and retain. Also I love the ability to forward those to others who might not have the time to read the book but would appreciate the key quotes. Lots of ways to capture these with available technology.
- I thought I was the only one who doesn’t like podcasts. I don’t have time for the banter and promotion...If there’s an interesting podcast, I look to see if there is a transcript available, that I can quickly skim for the helpful “nuggets”. This has saved years of my life.
- I really want to get into audio books. And now that Spotify has them as part of my subscription there is an easy access point. My problem is that someone reading to me makes me sleepy. That might not be good when I’m in the car. :) But I’m giving it a shot. Just finished the Tim Keller book on his influences. I did like the ability to hyper speed through some of the lengthier and less interesting sections. Next in the queue is “Wager.”
Thanks, Jeff! Love your idea of "excerpts & quotes." I started snapping photos of certain quotes and just putting them in Evernote. That is super easy too.
You'll LOVE audiobooks...they won't put you to sleep at all!