Understanding vs. Information
Reading for understanding is the only way that will help you grow and become better. This requires you to make an effort to grasp the concepts in the book because it's above your current level of understanding.
In contrast, reading for information applies to books that are easy to understand from start to finish. Read like this when you are mainly interested in collecting facts and information, without necessarily expanding your knowledge.
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