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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
Read a non-fiction book — Todo & Timer