August 6, 2024: 7 Ways to Retain More of Every Book You Read

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“Do not quench your inspiration and your imagination; do not become the slave of your model.”

― Vincent van Gogh

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We hand-picked 3 good articles for you to highlight this week. Hope they'll help you get new ideas and perspectives. (You can read this online!)

📚 3 Good Articles for You

7 Ways to Retain More of Every Book You Read
by James Clear (8 mins)

  • Internalize Insights: Retaining knowledge from books helps reinterpret past experiences and apply new mental models.
  • Effective Strategies: Quit uninteresting books quickly, choose practical ones, keep searchable notes, link ideas across books, write summaries, and reread valuable books.
  • Lifelong Learning: Regularly revisiting insightful books leads to continuous personal and intellectual growth.

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What you can learn from regret
by Charley Locke (8 mins)

  • Peter and Sjanna Leighton, after divorcing in their 20s, reconnected and remarried 33 years later, finding happiness and resilience in their second chance.
  • Regret, often arising from inaction, reflects unmet goals and is common in career, romance, and health, increasing with age.
  • Confronting regret can guide personal growth, helping individuals align actions with values and make more meaningful life choices.

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Circle Of Competence: How To Increase Your Odds Of Winning in Business
by Ozan Irturk (6 mins)

  • Robert Brooks' expansion of Hooters into aviation with Hooters Air failed due to lack of industry experience, resulting in a $40 million loss.
  • Michael Bloomberg successfully expanded his data business into media, leveraging core competencies to boost Bloomberg Terminal sales and revenue.
  • The key lesson is to identify and operate within your core competencies, expanding only where existing strengths provide a competitive advantage.

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