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In his essay “How I Read,” Rob Anderson offers advice on reading better and more deeply, which it’s important because “You can tell the difference between a smart person who reads and a smart person who doesn’t by how they express ideas, the references they make, and the chains of logic they follow.”

How does he read? First, he considers TV, movies and podcasts as supplements to deep learning which help him retain information – not the deep learning itself. He sets aside time to read, doesn’t commit to every book he reads, and finds time to fit reading throughout his day.

There are a lot of good nuggets here if you’re looking to change your reading habits.