How do I read a book in the most efficient manner? I recently

...did you actually read The Prince?

It's not supposed to be a guidebook, lol.

>>16761829
I know it's not supposed to be a guidebook, especially given the time leap. But it's a good foundation to read before taking on more modern books which draw from many principles that are presented in it.

If you can't figure out how to comprehend a book then you're probably too dumb to excel in manipulating people, especially people who are probably smarter and more experienced than you

>>16761826
Good idea is to start on page one. Then read left to right top to bottom.

>>16761843
>>16761935
Nice memes. But there's nothing wrong for asking advice on efficient information retaining techniques. I hope you feel smarter though.

The Prince is satire, idiot.

Scribble in the margins with a pencil, or use the notes function of your ebook reader.

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>>16762086
>efficient information retaining techniques

lol pic related

Maybe if you actually read books you would know 'retaining techniques' already

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>>16762109
>Calling someone else a fedora
>When you're the one mocking someone trying to better themselves through learning
The truth is, I didn't really read books as a hobby, especially non-fiction ones until recently. That being said, I don't understand why most of the people posting in here are so hostile for no reason. This is some /v/ tier shitposting to be honest, but I appreciate those who actually contributed.

>>16762090
Thanks, for now I'm highlighting important parts but I'll probably move onto notes once I start reading longer books that are harder to reference from memory.

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>>16762148
>trying to better myself through learning
>by telling strangers about it on an image board instead of doing something

maybe you should rethink your 'information retaining techniques'

>>16762148
Highlighting is only good for helping other people speed through reading. If you want it to stick for yourself, you should put it into your own words as much as possible. Drawing over what's already printed will do nothing because you'll forget that you even did it in 10 minutes. Yes you can go back and look for highlights later, but what has that gained you except setting you up to read the same damn thing twice? Waste of time. Write notes directly on the book.

>>16762177
I've been reading the whole time while posting here, and only checking ever 15-20 mins or so. But, I'm wasting my time replying to a shitposter regurgitating stale memes.

>>16762178
This is a valid point, I've already begun to right notes on the margins instead. The only thing I'll probably highlight are sentences that are not only extremely rememberable, but also important.

>>16761826
Reading isn't about efficiency. It's about enjoyment.