Deciding To Read The Entire Book
Skimming helps you reach a decision point: Does this book deserve more of my time and attention? Why?
Unless you’re reading for entertainment, if you can’t answer that question, you can toss the book.
Mastering intelligent skimming will:
- save you a lot of time because most books are not worth reading
- offer knowledge of the book’s blueprint and contents so you know where to find stuff if you need it in the future
- and improve retention, if you decide to read the book in its entirety because you’ve primed your brain with the contents.
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