5 Steps to Elevate Your Skills by Improving How You Read and Retain Books in Less Time

Improving your skills requires a strategic approach to reading and retaining books efficiently.

As someone who has navigated the traditional education path and finished the exhausting journey with an MBA working full time, I understand the value of learning.

But the most profound lessons that have shaped my life have come from books.

Books offer insights from brilliant minds, providing growth opportunities that traditional education often can’t match. You can learn from the best, no matter the era.

To truly improve, one must become a ferocious reader.

My journey to understanding the transformative power of reading began when I picked up a No B.S. book by Dan S. Kennedy that revolutionized my business concepts — a revelation that surpassed the teachings of my MBA.

That moment made it clear that despite thinking I hated reading all my childhood and teen years, it was not just an activity but a vital tool for improvement.

However, reading indiscriminately isn’t enough.

It’s essential to read a lot. Morgan Housel writes you need a lot of inputs to ensure you’re reading as far and wide as possible. But you also need a strong…