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Reading books is of two types

  • Indepth Reading: Reading in depth to ponder and understand. This necessarily takes time.
  • Speed Reading: A quick reading to get an idea of the subject of the book, the topics covered and the content of the book. This is done by thumbing through the book and skimming it. This does not involve the same level of thinking as the first one. The best way to read books is to ponder the meanings and seek help from scholars who have understanding.

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