LEADERS ARE READERS

I've always believed in the power of absorbing knowledge. I am a voracious reader (listener -audiobooks). However, the way I read and absorb knowledge has matured over the years.

I would pick a subject matter, find a book (or one recommended) and read that book, make my notes and get onto the next book in the subject matter. I wanted to "learn" as much as I could on the topic from as many sources as possible.

What I realised though, I was going wide across the content, but not deep in the context of the application of the learning...therefore I wasn't owning the concept. 

Today, much wiser I now find a book I like and listen to it (on Audible) at least 3 - 4 times in a row...minimum. I've learned to read less, more. If I read /listen to a book and it was good, but didn't really challenge my thinking or open my mind and heart more, I move on. When I find that one though...gee I go all in on that book. So much so I usually buy the actual book and then make my notes in it. 

On the subject of taking notes, I will highlight the part of the book that inspired the thought, but I will write the thought down. What it made me think is far more valuable than the line or quote that sparked the thought. 

Find a book (or perhaps it will find you). Read it a minimum of 4 times over to really embed the lessons from it. Spaced-repetition is the mother of all skill. Then take actions in your life on the lesson and see what you learn from doing it.

CONTENT x CONTEXT = CONCEPT

And wisdom is gained from applying knowledge, not just gaining it. 

Dave Clare, CEO & Founder - Circle Leadership

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