You don’t have to remember everything you read
“Broadly speaking, I think there are two main modes of information consumption: foraging and hunting. Foraging is passive: You don’t have a clear goal; you just wander and scroll until something catches your interest. Hunting, on the other hand, is active and purposeful. You know what you’re looking for, and are consciously searching for it. A good
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In the practical use of our intellect, forgetting is as important a function as remembering. —WILLIAM JAMES
Brian Christian, Tom Griffiths • Algorithms to Live By: The Computer Science of Human Decisions
- Keep notes on what you read. You can do this however you like. It doesn't need to be a big production or a complicated system. Just do something to emphasize the important points and passages.
JamesClear.com • How to Read Better: 3 Simple Ways to Improve Reading Comprehension
For modern, professional notetaking, a note is a “knowledge building block”—a discrete unit of information interpreted through your unique perspective and stored outside your head.
Tiago Forte • Building a Second Brain: A Proven Method to Organize Your Digital Life and Unlock Your Creative Potential
