How do I make sure I understand everything as I read?

I summarize below what I think it takes to read with good speed and comprehension.

1. Read with a purpose.
2. Skim first.
3. Get the reading mechanics right.
4. Be judicious in highlighting and note taking.
5. Think in pictures.
6. Rehearse as you go along.
7. Stay within your attention span and work to increase that span.

What should I read to improve my thinking?

7 Books That Will Train Your Brain to Overachieve

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• Thinking, Fast and Slow. Author: Daniel Kahneman.
• Think Like a Freak. Subtitle: The Authors of Freakonomics Offer to Retrain Your Brain.
• The Power of Habit.
• Moonwalking With Einstein.
• The Future of the Mind.
• A Mind for Numbers.

What books are hard to read and understand?

Tips to Get Through Hard to Read Books

1. Find your perfect reading spot — a place where you can be comfortable and read.
2. Keep a dictionary with you as you read.
3. Look at how the book is organized by reading through the table of contents and reading the introduction.
4. Try to avoid skimming as much as possible.

Is it good to read hard books?

It makes sense, since “genre” books make up by far the majority of books being bought. Most readers pick up thrillers and mysteries, romance novels, fantasy books — not literary fiction.

What is the key to understanding everything?

The key to truly understanding everything from poll results to baseball (the key, in other words, to always being right) is understanding the mathematical principles that underlie them. Ellenberg not only makes this point effectively and elegantly, he also helps you understand complex concepts that will make the universe make sense. Stuff.

Why read the books on this list?

The books on this list will challenge you, educate you, and ask you to see the universe in different ways. But they’re anything but dry and academic. On the contrary, they’re lively and approachable, smart and entertaining.

Why is it important for a developer to read?

A person is limited in what they can accomplish without good reading and comprehension skills. Reading is important because it develops the mind. The mind is a muscle. It needs to exercise in order to reach full capacity. Without further ado, here’s my recommended list of books every developer should read.

Why is it important to have good reading skills?

Poor reading skills increases the amount of time it takes to absorb and react in the workplace. A person is limited in what they can accomplish without good reading and comprehension skills. Reading is important because it develops the mind. The mind is a muscle.