How re-reading books can help?
Nilesh Ukey
Founder & CEO - Nickelfox Technologies (an AI-focussed IT service firm) | Angel Investor | Writer | IIT Alumnus
I have decided that for one month every year, I will only re-read books. One month I’m dedicating to re-reading the most impactful books I have read till now.?
Readers look for stories (fiction/non-fiction) that add value to their lives. If not inspiration, they must at least offer some entertainment to indulge. For me, non-fiction books top the shelf as I constantly try to be a better version of myself. A few books have greatly impacted me on this journey, which is why I believe that good books can orient us in a purposeful direction. They can be the best substitute for expert advice.?
So far, I have read 180 books in the last 3 years. However, my aim is not to keep adding to the number but to keep learning from the thinkers and experts around the globe. To stick to this learning process, I have decided to re-read my top picks one month instead of picking up a new book. Some people might find this idea strange, let me explain how re-reading books can help.?
I am dedicating the next month to re-read my favorites. I will use the techniques of speed reading, skimming, and browsing to go through my collection.?
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I will also take the help of audiobooks to complete my target faster. If you plan to pick up your old favorites too, I suggest using speed reading techniques. Listening to audiobooks is a preferred way as one has to put the least effort to go through the book content. You can listen to audiobooks while standing in a queue, waiting for a friend, or doing household chores, as and when you have time. It is easy and effective. ?
While re-reading, you can also skim through the notes that you prepared the last time. You will be surprised to find some actionable points from your own pointers.?Closing the article with a message that ‘It’s good to read as many books as possible, but you must also curate your treasured collection.’?
I have pulled out two of my favourites as of now, Tools of Titans by Tim Ferris and Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel. If I have been able to inspire anyone to re-read your old favourites, would love to know your picks in the comments.?
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2 年I've revisited Siddhartha many times. It's a lovely read. Also, my short story collections.
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2 年Reading some books again certainly adds Value significantly. I am able to precisely co -relate with this viewpoint. As I experienced this while reading a particular book at the onset of present year, ?the one which I had read earlier, a couple of months ago. ?Re-reading resulted in new insights & crystallised the overall understanding and learnings from the Book.