Comments on: How to Read a Non-Fiction Book http://michaelhyatt.com/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html Intentional Leadership Sat, 26 May 2012 18:13:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: How to Dramatically Increase Your Love for Reading | David Santistevan http://michaelhyatt.com/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html/comment-page-2#comment-155663 How to Dramatically Increase Your Love for Reading | David Santistevan Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:12:49 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/02/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html#comment-155663 [...] This post from Michael Hyatt is an absolute gem. [...] [...] This post from Michael Hyatt is an absolute gem. [...]

]]> By: How to Read a Book « doug toft http://michaelhyatt.com/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html/comment-page-2#comment-151148 How to Read a Book « doug toft Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:30:13 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/02/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html#comment-151148 [...] Michael Hyatt —How to Read a Non-Fiction Book [...] [...] Michael Hyatt —How to Read a Non-Fiction Book [...]

]]> By: Raj Thandhi http://michaelhyatt.com/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html/comment-page-2#comment-146703 Raj Thandhi Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:14:00 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/02/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html#comment-146703 Thank you for sharing this. For years I've been using my collection of non-fiction books as a learning tool, and have had several people tell me how crazy it is to "mark them all up". I also highlight, take notes, and even use post-it flags to mark pages. Somehow I get more out of the book this way. Raj Thank you for sharing this. For years I’ve been using my collection of non-fiction books as a learning tool, and have had several people tell me how crazy it is to “mark them all up”. I also highlight, take notes, and even use post-it flags to mark pages. Somehow I get more out of the book this way.

Raj

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]]> By: W. Mark Thompson http://michaelhyatt.com/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html/comment-page-2#comment-119784 W. Mark Thompson Fri, 19 Aug 2011 19:39:00 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/02/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html#comment-119784 Seems like I do all of these except #1. My OCD mind won't let me stop reading until after I finished the book. Consequently, if the book is bad, it takes me forever to finish. BUT, I have been known to be reading 3 books at a time.  :) Seems like I do all of these except #1. My OCD mind won’t let me stop reading until after I finished the book. Consequently, if the book is bad, it takes me forever to finish. BUT, I have been known to be reading 3 books at a time.  :)

]]> By: Michael Hyatt http://michaelhyatt.com/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html/comment-page-2#comment-82438 Michael Hyatt Thu, 06 Jan 2011 23:17:00 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/02/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html#comment-82438 Amen to that. Thanks! Amen to that. Thanks!

]]> By: Joshua Hood http://michaelhyatt.com/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html/comment-page-2#comment-82437 Joshua Hood Thu, 06 Jan 2011 23:13:00 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/02/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html#comment-82437 Another great article, Mike. Doesn't it seem tragic that we waste so much excellent materials from books simply because we read through them without 'digesting' them? What good is an encounter with great information if we don't remember and apply that information to our lives? Joshua Hood 2020visiononline.org Another great article, Mike. Doesn’t it seem tragic that we waste so much excellent materials from books simply because we read through them without ‘digesting’ them? What good is an encounter with great information if we don’t remember and apply that information to our lives?

Joshua Hood
2020visiononline.org

]]> By: Donna Clute http://michaelhyatt.com/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html/comment-page-2#comment-71498 Donna Clute Sun, 26 Sep 2010 02:22:10 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/02/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html#comment-71498 I read with a highlighted, pen & small post it's. I Highlight what stands out to me or resonates with me. I write notes next to things that really catch my attention and I want to remember how I think I'll use it when teaching. I'll also make notes if I'm pre-reading for somebody else of things that I think are important for them. Finally in addition to dog eared pages I use small post it's to lead me back to anything that I frequently need to reference or to point somebody to someplace specific. This gives me a place to make temporary notes that I don't necessarily need for the long term. Post it's also help me to be reminded of stuff when I shuffle my library. When organizing books on my shelves I review post it's in my books. If I still need the info I leave them and if I don't I pull them and continue to sort my shelves. I read with a highlighted, pen & small post it’s. I Highlight what stands out to me or resonates with me. I write notes next to things that really catch my attention and I want to remember how I think I’ll use it when teaching. I’ll also make notes if I’m pre-reading for somebody else of things that I think are important for them. Finally in addition to dog eared pages I use small post it’s to lead me back to anything that I frequently need to reference or to point somebody to someplace specific. This gives me a place to make temporary notes that I don’t necessarily need for the long term. Post it’s also help me to be reminded of stuff when I shuffle my library. When organizing books on my shelves I review post it’s in my books. If I still need the info I leave them and if I don’t I pull them and continue to sort my shelves.

]]> By: Michael Hyatt http://michaelhyatt.com/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html/comment-page-2#comment-71495 Michael Hyatt Sun, 26 Sep 2010 00:12:42 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/02/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html#comment-71495 It is pretty similar to a physical book. You just highlight the text and mark it as a highlight. On the Kindle, all of these get uploaded as a text file to your account on the Kindle Web site. It is very hand for pulling quotes, as you don’t have to re-type the text. It is pretty similar to a physical book. You just highlight the text and mark it as a highlight. On the Kindle, all of these get uploaded as a text file to your account on the Kindle Web site. It is very hand for pulling quotes, as you don’t have to re-type the text.

]]> By: Doug Orwig http://michaelhyatt.com/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html/comment-page-2#comment-71493 Doug Orwig Sat, 25 Sep 2010 23:38:23 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/02/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html#comment-71493 I'm curious how reading a Kindle or Nook version of a book changes how you go mark pages and passages. I teach and I often suggest my students do almost exactly as you recommend, but I'm not sure how to "translate" this to an ebook format. I'm curious how reading a Kindle or Nook version of a book changes how you go mark pages and passages.
I teach and I often suggest my students do almost exactly as you recommend, but I'm not sure how to "translate" this to an ebook format.

]]> By: @SkipsMKGirl http://michaelhyatt.com/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html/comment-page-2#comment-71492 @SkipsMKGirl Sat, 25 Sep 2010 22:30:17 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/02/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html#comment-71492 so glad you re-posted, will use this when I receive my signed copy of Max Lucado's new book! so glad you re-posted, will use this when I receive my signed copy of Max Lucado's new book!

]]> By: wordsbyrobin http://michaelhyatt.com/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html/comment-page-2#comment-71490 wordsbyrobin Sat, 25 Sep 2010 22:10:20 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/02/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html#comment-71490 I employ many of the same practices. I recently got so frustrated with a paper back book by a well known pastor that turned out to be the opposite of what I believe Jesus' teaching to be on a certain subject that I "retitled" the book in ball point pen right across the front. I usually take a book with me wherever I go because you never know when you'll be able to squeeze in a few minutes of reading time. I always have that ball point pen. I employ many of the same practices. I recently got so frustrated with a paper back book by a well known pastor that turned out to be the opposite of what I believe Jesus' teaching to be on a certain subject that I "retitled" the book in ball point pen right across the front. I usually take a book with me wherever I go because you never know when you'll be able to squeeze in a few minutes of reading time. I always have that ball point pen.

]]> By: How To Get More Out of Your Reading « Ministry Management Memo http://michaelhyatt.com/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html/comment-page-2#comment-70645 How To Get More Out of Your Reading « Ministry Management Memo Mon, 13 Sep 2010 18:51:05 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/02/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html#comment-70645 [...] Insights. As I am reading the book, I highlight it as usual. I usually find something worth highlighting every few pages. Then, when I am finished, I [...] [...] Insights. As I am reading the book, I highlight it as usual. I usually find something worth highlighting every few pages. Then, when I am finished, I [...]

]]> By: How to Retain More of What You Read http://michaelhyatt.com/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html/comment-page-2#comment-70474 How to Retain More of What You Read Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:30:12 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/02/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html#comment-70474 [...] have always underlined or a highlighted passages that I find particularly meaningful. (In a previous post I have detailed how I read non-fiction books, so I won’t repeat myself here.) I also write [...] [...] have always underlined or a highlighted passages that I find particularly meaningful. (In a previous post I have detailed how I read non-fiction books, so I won’t repeat myself here.) I also write [...]

]]> By: Taming the Book Proposal « shiyan http://michaelhyatt.com/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html/comment-page-2#comment-60795 Taming the Book Proposal « shiyan Wed, 18 Aug 2010 23:02:18 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/02/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html#comment-60795 [...] How to Read a Non-Fiction Book [...] [...] How to Read a Non-Fiction Book [...]

]]> By: Three posts on reading plus a bonus tip | Broadcasting Brain http://michaelhyatt.com/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html/comment-page-2#comment-56433 Three posts on reading plus a bonus tip | Broadcasting Brain Sun, 13 Jun 2010 16:44:01 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/02/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html#comment-56433 [...] How To Read A Non-Fiction Book (Michael Hyatt) [...] [...] How To Read A Non-Fiction Book (Michael Hyatt) [...]

]]> By: helinbill http://michaelhyatt.com/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html/comment-page-2#comment-55504 helinbill Sat, 15 May 2010 16:12:19 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/02/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html#comment-55504 This is the post I was waiting for. Great teaching. Well done. Thank you Michael for doing such a great job. Reading a non fiction book, I will first scan the chapter. I call this reading "diagonally" then I will re-read and annotate the important passage. I may do a third reading (especially if this is a school project) This is the post I was waiting for. Great teaching. Well done. Thank you Michael for doing such a great job. Reading a non fiction book, I will first scan the chapter. I call this reading "diagonally" then I will re-read and annotate the important passage. I may do a third reading (especially if this is a school project)

]]> By: BarbaraBoucher PTPhD http://michaelhyatt.com/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html/comment-page-2#comment-54714 BarbaraBoucher PTPhD Wed, 28 Apr 2010 19:25:22 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/02/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html#comment-54714 As a frequent public library user I use those little sticky arrows to mark sentences I want to revisit. If it is important to me I create a document file with reference information and type-in marked passages. My recent post <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Therextras/~3/6vZNfqPjSVE/childhood-expressions-blog-carnival-.html" target="_blank">Childhood Expressions Blog Carnival</a> As a frequent public library user I use those little sticky arrows to mark sentences I want to revisit. If it is important to me I create a document file with reference information and type-in marked passages.

My recent post Childhood Expressions Blog Carnival

]]> By: Lyndie Blevins http://michaelhyatt.com/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html/comment-page-2#comment-54707 Lyndie Blevins Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:09:07 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/02/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html#comment-54707 I always read the extras - forward, intro , epilogue I find the author often hides the best in these, either intentionally or not I always read the extras – forward, intro , epilogue
I find the author often hides the best in these, either intentionally or not

]]> By: Clara Tenny http://michaelhyatt.com/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html/comment-page-2#comment-52939 Clara Tenny Sat, 10 Apr 2010 16:11:22 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/02/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html#comment-52939 Since I don't have a lot of money, I check out many of my non-fiction books from the library, or borrow them from friends. I also have a favorite local used bookstore where I can resell books I don't intend to keep. So marking in books is not always a good option for me. Instead, I make use of post-its and I also have a three-ring binder where I keep a collection of favorite quotes as well as notes from things I've read. That way the books I own are not damaged to a point where I can't resell them and library books are kept in good condition for the next person to borrow them. Since I don't have a lot of money, I check out many of my non-fiction books from the library, or borrow them from friends. I also have a favorite local used bookstore where I can resell books I don't intend to keep. So marking in books is not always a good option for me. Instead, I make use of post-its and I also have a three-ring binder where I keep a collection of favorite quotes as well as notes from things I've read. That way the books I own are not damaged to a point where I can't resell them and library books are kept in good condition for the next person to borrow them.

]]> By: Micah Green http://michaelhyatt.com/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html/comment-page-2#comment-51629 Micah Green Wed, 24 Mar 2010 06:16:52 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/02/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html#comment-51629 Great post! I've found Steve Leveen's _Little Guide to Your Well-Read Life_ very helpful-he echoes some of the tips that you offer here. Your blog provides some great counsel to believers who desire to be good stewards of the leadership roles that they have been given. I cannot believe I have only recently discovered this site-thanks again! Great post! I've found Steve Leveen's _Little Guide to Your Well-Read Life_ very helpful-he echoes some of the tips that you offer here. Your blog provides some great counsel to believers who desire to be good stewards of the leadership roles that they have been given. I cannot believe I have only recently discovered this site-thanks again!

]]> By: The Children’s Ministry Blog Patrol (February 2010) « Dad in the Middle http://michaelhyatt.com/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html/comment-page-2#comment-49015 The Children’s Ministry Blog Patrol (February 2010) « Dad in the Middle Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:55:34 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/02/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html#comment-49015 [...] How to Read a Non-Fiction Book [...] [...] How to Read a Non-Fiction Book [...]

]]> By: @healingsoul http://michaelhyatt.com/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html/comment-page-2#comment-47459 @healingsoul Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:26:48 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/02/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html#comment-47459 Michael, I posted this comment to another article your had written and I thought it didn't go through because it popped up again. So I am sorry the same comment got posted to this send article and it is not applicable to the article here. Just wanted you to know so you can delete this one. My recent post <a href="http://lindylou-abbott.blogspot.com/2010/01/tea-party-article.html" target="_blank">Tea Party Convention in Nashville Truth</a> Michael, I posted this comment to another article your had written and I thought it didn't go through because it popped up again. So I am sorry the same comment got posted to this send article and it is not applicable to the article here.

Just wanted you to know so you can delete this one.
My recent post Tea Party Convention in Nashville Truth

]]> By: @healingsoul http://michaelhyatt.com/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html/comment-page-2#comment-47458 @healingsoul Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:23:56 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/02/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html#comment-47458 Simply beautiful. If we can only stay open to such experiences God will place them in our life just when we need it. We need to be willing though to see it with our spirit, like you did, are we miss the gift. Simply beautiful. If we can only stay open to such experiences God will place them in our life just when we need it. We need to be willing though to see it with our spirit, like you did, are we miss the gift.

]]> By: The House Studio | Monday morning is for the random http://michaelhyatt.com/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html/comment-page-2#comment-47345 The House Studio | Monday morning is for the random Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:20:37 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/02/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html#comment-47345 [...] - Michael Hyatt offers suggestions for How To Read a Non-Fiction Book. [...] [...] – Michael Hyatt offers suggestions for How To Read a Non-Fiction Book. [...]

]]> By: My Dream iPad Book Application http://michaelhyatt.com/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html/comment-page-2#comment-47319 My Dream iPad Book Application Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:02:11 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/02/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html#comment-47319 [...] annotations. As I mentioned in How to Read a Non-Fiction Book, I like take notes in the front of the book or in the margins. On the iPad, I’d like to be [...] [...] annotations. As I mentioned in How to Read a Non-Fiction Book, I like take notes in the front of the book or in the margins. On the iPad, I’d like to be [...]

]]> By: Fran http://michaelhyatt.com/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html/comment-page-1#comment-47308 Fran Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:54:26 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/02/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html#comment-47308 Although the generic guidelines do not call out the requirement to read the book in its entirety, when requesting the free copy of the book (booksneeze.com) it does highlight the expectation. I stand corrected. My recent post <a href="http://amothersangst.blogspot.com/2010/02/sundays-study-judges-19-levite-and-his.html" target="_blank">Sunday's Study: Judges 19 - a Levite and his Concubine</a> Although the generic guidelines do not call out the requirement to read the book in its entirety, when requesting the free copy of the book (booksneeze.com) it does highlight the expectation. I stand corrected.
My recent post Sunday's Study: Judges 19 – a Levite and his Concubine

]]> By: Melissa Knauer http://michaelhyatt.com/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html/comment-page-2#comment-47303 Melissa Knauer Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:04:55 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/02/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html#comment-47303 Michael, I'm currently reading a book on Nonverbal Learning Disorders because my daughter has Asperger Syndrome. There is so much in this book that is helpful to me and I can't get my mind to focus on any one section or chapter. I tend to go back and forth, here and there, whatever catches my fancy at the moment. As haphazard as this may sound, it really works for me. Melissa Knauer Michael, I'm currently reading a book on Nonverbal Learning Disorders because my daughter has Asperger Syndrome. There is so much in this book that is helpful to me and I can't get my mind to focus on any one section or chapter. I tend to go back and forth, here and there, whatever catches my fancy at the moment. As haphazard as this may sound, it really works for me. Melissa Knauer

]]> By: Alyssa http://michaelhyatt.com/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html/comment-page-2#comment-47279 Alyssa Sun, 07 Feb 2010 15:58:07 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/02/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html#comment-47279 Totally with you here, I tend to "study" a non-fiction book. I underline, or highlight and I take notes. I often stop reading even if I'm not done and the parts I like I tend to go back and read again. I have read many books like this more than once. Totally with you here, I tend to “study” a non-fiction book. I underline, or highlight and I take notes. I often stop reading even if I’m not done and the parts I like I tend to go back and read again. I have read many books like this more than once.

]]> By: Sometimes it’s okay to be a quitter « FGHart's Blog http://michaelhyatt.com/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html/comment-page-2#comment-47260 Sometimes it’s okay to be a quitter « FGHart's Blog Sun, 07 Feb 2010 03:01:51 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/02/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html#comment-47260 [...] sat (for more weeks) on the top of my stack of books to read. All progress stopped. After reading Michael Hyatt’s article on reading non-fiction I decided to write the review, including the disclosure “I never made [...] [...] sat (for more weeks) on the top of my stack of books to read. All progress stopped. After reading Michael Hyatt’s article on reading non-fiction I decided to write the review, including the disclosure “I never made [...]

]]> By: Fran http://michaelhyatt.com/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html/comment-page-1#comment-47259 Fran Sun, 07 Feb 2010 02:46:38 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/02/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html#comment-47259 I don't think it's a requirement to read a book in its entirety for review but I think good form would require full disclosure if the reviewer decides to put the book aside unfinished. In the end, I spent an hour speed-reading the remainder of the book and found some redeeming jewels. I liberated myself by assigning a specific time-frame for the effort and I'm delighted to get this book out of my stack of "to reads". My recent post <a href="http://fghart.wordpress.com/2010/02/06/sometimes-its-okay-to-be-a-quitter/" target="_blank">Sometimes it’s okay to be a quitter</a> I don't think it's a requirement to read a book in its entirety for review but I think good form would require full disclosure if the reviewer decides to put the book aside unfinished. In the end, I spent an hour speed-reading the remainder of the book and found some redeeming jewels. I liberated myself by assigning a specific time-frame for the effort and I'm delighted to get this book out of my stack of "to reads".
My recent post Sometimes it’s okay to be a quitter

]]> By: @allenkenya http://michaelhyatt.com/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html/comment-page-2#comment-47228 @allenkenya Sat, 06 Feb 2010 15:02:45 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/02/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html#comment-47228 I almost always finish a book that I start. The exceptions are usually works of fiction when the language or violence or sensuality "cross the line". I laughed reading you post because I do some of the same things -- write in the margins (an ongoing conversation, like your wife, if I disagree with the author), notes on the back pages for things that I might want to look at again, arrows in the margin pointing to underlined sentences, quotes typed into my iPhone notes that I want to use in my e-mail signature, dog-eared pages when I want to quickly find something again. A college textbook that I've kept now for 35+ years and reread a couple of time is <i>How to Read a Book</i> by Mortimer & Doren Adler. Seems silly to read a book about reading books but it's an excellent guide to reading thoughtfully and critically. My recent post <a href="http://bobruns.blogspot.com/2010/02/is-running-waste-of-time.html" target="_blank">Is Running a 'Waste of Time'?</a> I almost always finish a book that I start. The exceptions are usually works of fiction when the language or violence or sensuality "cross the line". I laughed reading you post because I do some of the same things — write in the margins (an ongoing conversation, like your wife, if I disagree with the author), notes on the back pages for things that I might want to look at again, arrows in the margin pointing to underlined sentences, quotes typed into my iPhone notes that I want to use in my e-mail signature, dog-eared pages when I want to quickly find something again.

A college textbook that I've kept now for 35+ years and reread a couple of time is How to Read a Book by Mortimer & Doren Adler. Seems silly to read a book about reading books but it's an excellent guide to reading thoughtfully and critically.
My recent post Is Running a 'Waste of Time'?

]]> By: The Faughn Family of Four » Friday Links Roundup: “Live from Henderson, It’s iPreach!” Edition http://michaelhyatt.com/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html/comment-page-2#comment-47182 The Faughn Family of Four » Friday Links Roundup: “Live from Henderson, It’s iPreach!” Edition Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:43:39 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/02/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html#comment-47182 [...] 8. Last, but not least, (or is that “lastly, but not leastly”?) Michael Hyatt shares a great list for those who enjoy reading. Whether you follow all his suggestions or not, you’ll benefit from “How to Read a Non-Fiction Book.” [...] [...] 8. Last, but not least, (or is that “lastly, but not leastly”?) Michael Hyatt shares a great list for those who enjoy reading. Whether you follow all his suggestions or not, you’ll benefit from “How to Read a Non-Fiction Book.” [...]

]]> By: Links: Happy Birthday, Dad 2010 Edition | Meryl.net http://michaelhyatt.com/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html/comment-page-2#comment-47174 Links: Happy Birthday, Dad 2010 Edition | Meryl.net Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:01:23 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/02/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html#comment-47174 [...] How to Read a Non-fiction Book: If you want more — The Little Book to Your Well-Read Life is the best book I’ve read about reading books. [...] [...] How to Read a Non-fiction Book: If you want more — The Little Book to Your Well-Read Life is the best book I’ve read about reading books. [...]

]]> By: How to read a book–10 or 100 a year | Latest News India | Education News | Technology News | Entertainment News | Business News | Sports News http://michaelhyatt.com/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html/comment-page-2#comment-47095 How to read a book–10 or 100 a year | Latest News India | Education News | Technology News | Entertainment News | Business News | Sports News Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:20:17 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/02/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html#comment-47095 [...] Michael Hyatt shares some good ideas about how to read a non-fiction book. [...] [...] Michael Hyatt shares some good ideas about how to read a non-fiction book. [...]

]]> By: How to read a book–10 or 100 a year « Strengthened by Grace http://michaelhyatt.com/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html/comment-page-2#comment-47080 How to read a book–10 or 100 a year « Strengthened by Grace Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:38:29 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/02/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html#comment-47080 [...] Michael Hyatt shares some good ideas about how to read a non-fiction book. [...] [...] Michael Hyatt shares some good ideas about how to read a non-fiction book. [...]

]]> By: Most Tweeted Articles by Christianity Experts http://michaelhyatt.com/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html/comment-page-2#comment-46807 Most Tweeted Articles by Christianity Experts Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:47:58 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/02/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html#comment-46807 [...] Version (NIV) Bible, the word love is mentioned 697 times, from Genesis to ... 2 Likes How to Read a Non-Fiction Book When I read a non-fiction book, I typically practice these ten disciplines. They help me get [...] [...] Version (NIV) Bible, the word love is mentioned 697 times, from Genesis to … 2 Likes How to Read a Non-Fiction Book When I read a non-fiction book, I typically practice these ten disciplines. They help me get [...]

]]> By: How to Have Better Dinner Conversations http://michaelhyatt.com/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html/comment-page-2#comment-46804 How to Have Better Dinner Conversations Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:02:06 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/02/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html#comment-46804 [...] to Have Better Dinner Conversations In one of the comments regarding yesterday’s post, my friend, Ron Edmondson, said, “I would love to sit at your dinner [...] [...] to Have Better Dinner Conversations In one of the comments regarding yesterday’s post, my friend, Ron Edmondson, said, “I would love to sit at your dinner [...]

]]> By: Keng-Sheng CHEW http://michaelhyatt.com/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html/comment-page-2#comment-46801 Keng-Sheng CHEW Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:56:46 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/02/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html#comment-46801 This is one of the best post I have read in your blog, Mike! In addition to what you have mentioned, I find the practice of random reading of chapters particularly helpful: when I am in the mood to read a particular chapter in a book, say, Chapter 6, I would rather jump straight to read that particular chapter that interests me, rather than going through chapter by chapter from 1,2,3,.... 'cause by the time I reach Chapter 4, I could have lost my willpower to read Chapter 6 especially if the first few chapters are lengthy and draggy! This is one of the best post I have read in your blog, Mike! In addition to what you have mentioned, I find the practice of random reading of chapters particularly helpful: when I am in the mood to read a particular chapter in a book, say, Chapter 6, I would rather jump straight to read that particular chapter that interests me, rather than going through chapter by chapter from 1,2,3,…. 'cause by the time I reach Chapter 4, I could have lost my willpower to read Chapter 6 especially if the first few chapters are lengthy and draggy!

]]> By: David A Knapp http://michaelhyatt.com/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html/comment-page-2#comment-46798 David A Knapp Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:39:29 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/02/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html#comment-46798 When I like a book I find myself on Google to see what kind of life the person lived. I can't get myself to Dog-ear the pages. That would be like throwing my children in the mud ;) I am glad I have permission to stop reading boring books. I always feel so guilty for doing so. My recent post <a href="http:\/\/mosaicmercy.com\/is-intense-debate-worth-it\/" target="_blank">Is Intense Debate Worth It?</a> When I like a book I find myself on Google to see what kind of life the person lived. I can't get myself to Dog-ear the pages. That would be like throwing my children in the mud ;)

I am glad I have permission to stop reading boring books. I always feel so guilty for doing so.
My recent post Is Intense Debate Worth It?

]]> By: Darren Ethier http://michaelhyatt.com/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html/comment-page-2#comment-46791 Darren Ethier Tue, 02 Feb 2010 03:09:21 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/02/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html#comment-46791 I highlight as well but then after I'm done reading the book I go through it again and record any quotes that significantly impacted me into my tumblr. The main reason for this is so I can recall that quote using search when I remember something I read related to what I'm speaking on or writing about BUT can't remember where I read it. Also, going through the book a second time to pull out the highlighted quotes really helps to solidify the things I learned from the book. I highlight as well but then after I'm done reading the book I go through it again and record any quotes that significantly impacted me into my tumblr. The main reason for this is so I can recall that quote using search when I remember something I read related to what I'm speaking on or writing about BUT can't remember where I read it.

Also, going through the book a second time to pull out the highlighted quotes really helps to solidify the things I learned from the book.

]]> By: David Horne http://michaelhyatt.com/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html/comment-page-2#comment-46790 David Horne Tue, 02 Feb 2010 03:00:02 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/02/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html#comment-46790 one method I have learned to use is to read chapter one with a hi-lighter. Then read the hi-lights from chapter one then read chapter two. Before reading chapter three, read the hi-lights for chapters one and two. By doing this for several chapters at a time you can read a book several times by the time you get finished. one method I have learned to use is to read chapter one with a hi-lighter. Then read the hi-lights from chapter one then read chapter two. Before reading chapter three, read the hi-lights for chapters one and two. By doing this for several chapters at a time you can read a book several times by the time you get finished.

]]> By: Daniel Decker http://michaelhyatt.com/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html/comment-page-2#comment-46788 Daniel Decker Tue, 02 Feb 2010 02:46:47 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/02/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html#comment-46788 Woops. Smiley above was supposed to be B ) Woops. Smiley above was supposed to be B )

]]> By: Daniel Decker http://michaelhyatt.com/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html/comment-page-1#comment-46789 Daniel Decker Tue, 02 Feb 2010 02:46:09 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/02/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html#comment-46789 Haha. Usually for me, if I find that I red-lined enough to make the book a mess then the book is worth A) me keeping a copy of so I can re-read my notes B) stepping up and investing in my friends by either recommending the book or buying them a copy. I actually allocate a % of my Amazon affiliate revenue to what I call "Book Ministry." I buy good books for people I am close with IF I think the content is profound enough to help them in some way. Haha. Usually for me, if I find that I red-lined enough to make the book a mess then the book is worth A) me keeping a copy of so I can re-read my notes B) stepping up and investing in my friends by either recommending the book or buying them a copy. I actually allocate a % of my Amazon affiliate revenue to what I call "Book Ministry." I buy good books for people I am close with IF I think the content is profound enough to help them in some way.

]]> By: Joe http://michaelhyatt.com/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html/comment-page-2#comment-46783 Joe Tue, 02 Feb 2010 01:05:53 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/02/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html#comment-46783 I am thankful to hear from such a well respected person, "I read until I lose interest. Then I move onto the next book. This is the secret to reading more." Liberation! Nah, seriously, great blog post! I am thankful to hear from such a well respected person, "I read until I lose interest. Then I move onto the next book. This is the secret to reading more." Liberation! Nah, seriously, great blog post!

]]> By: patriciazell http://michaelhyatt.com/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html/comment-page-2#comment-46782 patriciazell Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:51:36 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/02/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html#comment-46782 Wow, the effort everyone puts into reading books. I wonder what would happen if a lot of people would read the Bible the same way--it is the only book that I have dug into like Michael suggests. Most of the non-fiction I have recently read has been for my master's degree, has been about writing, or has been about health, exercise, and food. At most, I underline because I'm pretty good at remembering where I read things. I heartily agree with those who have said that non-fiction writers need to be concise--one of things I like most about writing my book through my blog is that it forces me to get to the point quickly. I no longer sound so technical and boring. My recent post <a href="http:\/\/www.godsabsolutelove.com\/\?p=248" target="_blank">#28 BECOMING A SON OF GOD: THE NEW BIRTH</a> Wow, the effort everyone puts into reading books. I wonder what would happen if a lot of people would read the Bible the same way–it is the only book that I have dug into like Michael suggests. Most of the non-fiction I have recently read has been for my master's degree, has been about writing, or has been about health, exercise, and food. At most, I underline because I'm pretty good at remembering where I read things. I heartily agree with those who have said that non-fiction writers need to be concise–one of things I like most about writing my book through my blog is that it forces me to get to the point quickly. I no longer sound so technical and boring.
My recent post #28 BECOMING A SON OF GOD: THE NEW BIRTH

]]> By: Jeremy Varo-Haub http://michaelhyatt.com/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html/comment-page-1#comment-46779 Jeremy Varo-Haub Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:32:10 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/02/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html#comment-46779 I'm also completely on board with this. There is no reason at all to feel compelled to finish *any* book. A good recommendation might keep me going, or an excellent table of contents that suggest something better coming down the road; but I just don't have time--especially with non-fiction--to struggle through a book that doesn't show early value. Also--and this just is what it is--so much non-fiction covers already-covered ground. I'm absolutely willing to "ransack" a non-fiction volume for whatever value it might have. I'm also completely on board with this. There is no reason at all to feel compelled to finish *any* book. A good recommendation might keep me going, or an excellent table of contents that suggest something better coming down the road; but I just don't have time–especially with non-fiction–to struggle through a book that doesn't show early value.

Also–and this just is what it is–so much non-fiction covers already-covered ground. I'm absolutely willing to "ransack" a non-fiction volume for whatever value it might have.

]]> By: Tiffany Stuart http://michaelhyatt.com/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html/comment-page-2#comment-46777 Tiffany Stuart Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:28:36 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/02/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html#comment-46777 I read my books almost the same way. Except I don't like to dog-ear books, I feel it ruins them. Yellow highlighter and a pen are a must for non-fiction books I own. I often use my journal too if I really want to remember something. I struggle when I read a library non-fiction book because I cannot make them mine with added words and color. :) I stop if the book bores me and I don't feel guilty. There are too many good books to feel like I have to finish one I'm done with. I sometimes speed read or skim books to get the general idea. Books are the best!! My recent post <a href="http://www.teawithtiffany.com/2010/02/question-for-you-today.html" target="_blank">Question for You Today</a> I read my books almost the same way. Except I don't like to dog-ear books, I feel it ruins them. Yellow highlighter and a pen are a must for non-fiction books I own. I often use my journal too if I really want to remember something. I struggle when I read a library non-fiction book because I cannot make them mine with added words and color. :) I stop if the book bores me and I don't feel guilty. There are too many good books to feel like I have to finish one I'm done with. I sometimes speed read or skim books to get the general idea. Books are the best!!
My recent post Question for You Today

]]> By: How To Read a Non-Fiction Book : My Commonplace Book http://michaelhyatt.com/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html/comment-page-2#comment-46772 How To Read a Non-Fiction Book : My Commonplace Book Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:47:19 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/02/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html#comment-46772 [...] Hyatt over at his blog recently reflected on his approach to reading non-fiction. It made me feel guilty for not posting [...] [...] Hyatt over at his blog recently reflected on his approach to reading non-fiction. It made me feel guilty for not posting [...]

]]> By: Geoff Webb http://michaelhyatt.com/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html/comment-page-2#comment-46771 Geoff Webb Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:19:31 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/02/how-to-read-a-non-fiction-book.html#comment-46771 I love how C.S. Lewis starts Chapter 25 of Mere Christianity (Time and Beyond Time): "It is a very silly idea that in reading a book you must never 'skip'. All sensible people skip freely when they come to a chapter which they find is going to be no use to them. In this chapter I am going to talk about something which may be helpful to some readers, but which may seem to others merely an unnecessary complication. If you are one of the second sort of readers, then I advise you not to bother about this chapter at all but to turn on to the next." My recent post <a href="http://geoffreywebb.wordpress.com/2010/01/27/3-ways-to-make-yourself-easy-to-follow/" target="_blank">3 Ways to Make Yourself Easy to Follow</a> I love how C.S. Lewis starts Chapter 25 of Mere Christianity (Time and Beyond Time):

"It is a very silly idea that in reading a book you must never 'skip'. All sensible people skip freely when they come to a chapter which they find is going to be no use to them. In this chapter I am going to talk about something which may be helpful to some readers, but which may seem to others merely an unnecessary complication. If you are one of the second sort of readers, then I advise you not to bother about this chapter at all but to turn on to the next."
My recent post 3 Ways to Make Yourself Easy to Follow

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