The magnitude of success in any endeavor (stewardship alike) is often a measure of capacity and ability. Learning from books is one relatively cheap and sure way of increasing your capacity. That's why we care about reading books.

Note to you from Chieflings.

Writing a book review can help organize your opinions about the book and what it's about. <ul><li>Block out 10-20 minutes to draft a review</li><li>Share your review on social media or community-based book websites like <a href="https://chieflings.com">Chieflings.com</a>.</li></ul>

Post-reading Activity #2: Book review.

Reflect on how the themes or lessons from the book can be applied to your own life and take appropriate action.Practice what you have learned, making it relevant and meaningful.

Post-reading Activity #6: Application.

If the book is part of a series or falls within a similar genre, compare it to other books you have read.Analyze the differences and similarities, allowing you to identify patterns and draw connections between different works. This is when governing principles are unearthed.A very rewarding activity!

Post-reading Activity #5: Comparison.

The key is to engage with the material, derive meaning from books, and extend the book experience beyond just reading. You should spend some time engaging with what you have learned and have a personal experience (feelings and activities) around what stood out to you.

What to do after reading a book.

Discuss with friends online or in-person that have read the book.Sharing and exchanging perspectives can broaden your understanding of the book and produce deeper insights which in turn yield better results.

Post-reading Activity #3: Book Discussions.

<ul><li>#1. Reflection: Take a moment to reflect on what you read.</li><li>#2: Write a book review.</li><li>#3: Discuss with peers</li><li>#4: Research about the author and context.</li><li>#5: Compare with other books.</li><li>#6: Apply lessons or ideas to your life.</li><li>#7: Read Reviews</li><li>#8: Make Recommendations</li></ul>

Post-Reading Activities for Non-Academic Books

Conduct Author and Context ResearchDive deeper into the background of the author, their previous works, and the historical and cultural context in which the book was written. This additional information can enrich your understanding of the book.

Post-reading Activity #4: Research.

Take a moment to reflect on what you read.After finishing the book, take some time to pause and reflect on your reading experience.Here are some self-reflection questions;<ul><li>What is the message of [book title],</li><li>How do I feel about it?</li><li>What was my expectation when choosing to read [book title]? Was it met?</li><li>How would I rate my experience on a scale of 1-10?</li></ul>

Post-reading Activity #1: Reflection.

a chance to do more with what you acquire from books.

In this post, we list out several post reading activities so you have a chance to do more with what you acquire from books or at least, better utilize the

Note to you from Chieflings.

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