Hey, let's do a little experiment with you. Remember that very useful book you read, at least half a year ago. You can even pause the video and think for a moment, remember, maybe even mention some main theses. No, but you understood and remembered everything perfectly while reading. Relax, there's no need to worry, most people remember what they read without using special techniques. There are two reasons for that. The first one is the Forgetting Curve, which was detailed by Hermann Ebbinghaus. In short, the longer it has been since you learned something new, the more information you will forget. In fact, 80% of what you read will be forgotten within the first 24 hours. Do you see the scale of the problem? And the other problem is that we are constantly processing information, reading tens of thousands of words a day, endless push notifications, ads, work chats, documents, it all comes at us from different directions. Back in 2009, scientists...

The USA has calculated that on average, an American processes 100,000 words a day coming from the outside. In 2017, scientists from the University of Melbourne conducted an experiment, dividing the participants into two groups: those who watch a single talk show once a week and those who watch many different shows during the week. After 140 days, those who watched only one talk show were better able to talk about the chosen talk show. The conclusion is to choose literature wisely, not to read everything indiscriminately, and to use memory techniques. Personally, unfortunately, I don't have time for fiction anymore, although I used to love it. Now, I focus on non-fiction literature that is as practical and useful as possible. To remember everything I read, I use seemingly simple techniques. These methods won't turn you into Sherlock Holmes with his palace of reason, but they will significantly boost the efficiency of reading. I have also published on my Telegram channel.

A post that will help you remember everything I said in this video and start reading correctly today. And now, let's move on to the techniques. So, first of all, tune in to reading, this is the basis, especially if you are studying a new topic or you are sure that the information from the book will be useful to you. Thoughtful reading will make you activate your brain, and they are very lazy. Just a little push, and there will always be something more interesting. Decide in advance how and when you will read, and most importantly, why do you want to become smarter? What skill do you want to improve? To earn more money, to outsmart a colleague, to broaden your horizons, to become better in general. Answer these questions, and consider half of the work already done. Also, do not read difficult books when you are tired, otherwise, there will be little benefit from what you have read. Summarize the main theses in writing. The effectiveness of this method was confirmed by Audrey Vandermeer, a scientist from a Norwegian university.

She observed brain activity while taking notes by hand and on a computer. Both experiments proved that in the first case, the brains of adults and children worked more actively. However, if you take notes from a computer, tablet, or phone, try to do it without peeking into the book. This way, you will better reinforce what you have read. But if something is not right, you can edit it at any time. The main thing is not to take notes fanatically; there is no task to rewrite everything. You need to strengthen new neural connections by analyzing what you have read and extracting the most important information from there, distinguishing the important from the unimportant. You probably know yourself that a lot of popular science literature consists of 80% of water, so don't fill your head with nonsense. Also, don't forget one important trick: you right now and you in a year are completely different people. Therefore, when you take notes, do it as if you are not doing it for yourself but for someone else.

Or a person who has not read this book, there is an unwritten rule: if you cannot explain it to someone else, it means you haven't fully understood the topic. Therefore, it is essential to find an opportunity to discuss the book with someone or retell it. It's better to do it right away while the reading is still fresh in your mind. This way, you immediately reinforce new neural connections. As the saying goes, strike while the iron is hot. To retell what you've read, the brain will spend more resources; at the very least, you need to remember everything, analyze, build cause-and-effect relationships, select the right words and associations in your language, and translate it into speech. The more effort you put into something, the more valuable it is for the brain. Moreover, you can share your thoughts and opinions in a blog, or at least in notes. There is also an opposite approach: imagine you are a literary critic looking for mistakes and logical inconsistencies in the book. Approach the study from this angle.

Healthy skepticism. So, you set your brain for cognitive work, not just to read something lightly. I'll tell you a secret: I don't always take notes. Instead, I use an alternative method - I ask questions, sometimes I write them down. For example, before reading, I ask myself: what do I want to get from this book? Do I really need it now, or am I trying to cover all the knowledge in the world? How will I apply the information from there? During reading, I pause briefly. I ask myself: did I understand what I read? How can I apply this knowledge right now? Will I be able to explain it to someone else, at least in a week? If I answer no, and the information is important, I reread it or use other methods. If you don't like boring notes or always perceived information better visually, start sketching notes. Engage your inner child in the game.

All of us think in images, not in words. Yes, to remember who followed Louis the Fourth, or what Roy is in marketing, can be difficult at first, just like in school. Therefore, while reading, try to visualize what you are reading. If you don't understand something, draw a diagram. If you worry that you can't draw well, don't worry. I have good news for you. Psychologists from Terlo University in 2014 conducted a study and found that the quality of drawings does not affect memorization. Draw anything and however you like. If it helps you remember what you read, scribble, draw separate words, sketch associations. It may sound strange, but it works. It's normal if a certain book doesn't come easy to you at once. Maybe you're just not ready for it yet. For example, you won't be able to speak fluent English right after the first tutoring session.

Read a book in its original language with complex themes. If you struggle to get into game design manuals right away or don't understand complex marketing research, okay, leave them. In the first case, read what niche bloggers write about it, and in the second, google unfamiliar terms. The next attempt will be even easier, and the unclear parts will be better remembered after the first read. These techniques and methods may sound simple, and that's the danger - you might forget them. Or you could just pick a couple and start applying them in practice. Choose what suits you best. And most importantly, take action.

Как я запоминаю ВСЮ информацию (этим методам в школе не учат)

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