What You Get:
Live Notemaking While Watching the Recording
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Take actionable notes in real-time during the live session to reinforce learning as you go.
Guided Exercises
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Engage in structured activities that help you apply what you’ve learned immediately.
Paradigm-Shifting Insights
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Discover new ways to approach books, transforming how you interact with non-fiction.
Contagious Energy in the Live Chat Transcript
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Gain additional insights and co-discoveries from fellow participants in the live chat, enhancing your learning experience.
Obsidian Template: Emergent Book Note
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Access a customizable template designed for organizing and synthesizing your notes efficiently.
Continued Access to the Video Recording
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Revisit the session whenever you need to refresh your learning and insights.
The Best Two Hours You Can Spend with Any Book
Think of How to Work a Book as the most effective two hours you can invest in any book you want to read. In this focused session, you’ll improve your ability to learn, retain, and apply information from non-fiction books like never before.
What You’ll Learn:
Rapid Context-Building
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Master techniques to optimize for context, improving how you understand and remember what you read.
The #1 Meta Question to Ask With Any Book
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Unlock the key question that will revolutionize your reading approach and enhance your engagement with any book.
The Book as a Tool for Thought
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Discover the most common misconception about books and learn a new paradigm for note-taking and note-making.
Emergent Questions & Answers
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Learn how to engage actively with a book, allowing your exploration to fuel your next steps in learning.
Book Secrets Hidden in Plain Sight
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Start seeing the “story behind the book” to help you build richer context and deeper understanding.
LiDAR for Books
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Create a depth map of the book, diving into the most impactful material first for a more focused learning experience.
Have Dessert First
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Learn why reading can feel difficult at times, and discover strategies to make it fun on demand.
Apply Embodied Learning
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Understand how involving your body in the learning process can accelerate your retention.
Articulating Insights
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Discover the simplest way to transform sparks of inspiration into memorable insights.
Planting Compelling Concepts
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Learn an easy method for building your knowledge over time by focusing on what matters most.
Applying Actionable Ideas
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Master the simplest way to apply actionable insights from books to your life or work.
Who Is This For?
This course is for you if:
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You want to confidently apply what you read to your life or work.
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You’re looking to understand more efficiently, enjoyably, and with less effort.
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You’re tired of feeling guilty or overwhelmed by the idea of reading more.
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You want to make note-taking fun and less stressful, with a system that works for you.
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You’re ready to create useful, actionable notes that help you remember key takeaways.
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You want to articulate stories and insights from books effortlessly in conversations.
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You have trouble remembering what resonated with you from books you read in the past.
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The thought of processing highlights and notes feels overwhelming to you.
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You struggle to focus when reading or often get distracted.
