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Read a non-fiction book
Read with intent: a few focused rounds per part, notes in your own words, and one idea you actually use.
7 tasks
How to use it
One focus round is usually 15–30 pages of dense non-fiction. Take notes after the round, not during it.
What's inside
Before 2
- Skim contents and conclusion
- Write the question you want this book to answer
Reading 3
- Part one — read, then note three ideas
- Part two — read, then note three ideas
- Part three — read, then note three ideas
After 2
- Summarise the book in five sentences
- Choose one idea to try this week