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Set clear reading goals
One of the most effective methods of reading is to set clear goals before you start reading. Think about why you need to understand the material in front of you—what is the ultimate purpose of reading? This goal could be to find a specific solution to a problem, understand the causes and effects of a certain event, or perhaps define a new word or idea.
Record your goals in a notebook so you can look through them if you have trouble reading. Trust us, this small step will help you regain your motivation whenever you feel bored or disoriented while reading a book.
Starting with a love of reading
The first step in reading more effectively is being willing to read more. And fall in love with the very act of reading. If you don't like reading yet, do what you love until you enjoy reading.
In other words, don't pick the classics because "that's what smart people do". Find books written on topics you love and by people you admire most. Just like we can love exercising by finding sports we love. Similarly, we can love reading by finding books that we love. The 'fun element' is essential to an effective reading method.
Likewise, if you start reading a book and don't like it, then you are under no obligation to continue. Just stop. We don't have to finish a book just because we started it. If we don't, we'll be making the classic mistake of investing more time in a book just because we've already wasted precious time on it.
The truth is that most books won't deserve your attention. So find the books you love and discard the rest.
Another effective reading method is to make it as easy as possible to pick up a book and read it.
If there's one piece of advice Glints would recommend here, it would be to listen to audiobooks – especially when you want to read for fun rather than understanding. Audiobooks are great for exercising or driving, as this allows you to incorporate ‘reading’ into your life where you were “too busy” before. By this point, there's really no reason not to read.
Reading is a wonderful method to relax. Besides, playing rocket bot royale is also a good way.