1. Define Your Purpose for Reading
   1. What to read
   2. Why to read
   3. How to read
2. Read Only What You Are Attracted to
   1. do not read all
   2. find out what you are interested in
   3. make a to-read-list
3. Feel Free to Skip Pages
   1. more productive
   2. do not read all pages
4. Give up Books That You Don’t Enjoy
   1. frees up your time for books that you would enjoy
5. Set a Reading Goal
   1. How many books will you read
   2. What kind of books will yo read
6. Give Yourself a Deadline to Complete Each Book
   1. When to finish the book
7. Make Reading a Part of Your Daily Routine
   1. reading schedule
8. Prepare Your Reading List in Advance
   1. recommended by your friends and family.
9. Use Your Free Time
   1. maximize your reading time
   2. carrying a book with you wherever you go
10. Find a Quiet Place
11. Get Some Context First, If Possible
12. Read for Meaning, Not Words
    1. do not read word by word
13. Read in Layers
14. Keep an Open Mind While Reading
15. Read Several Books At a Time
    1. accumulate knowledge on a topic fast