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How can we understand and read the book thoroughly, turn the content in the book into our own flesh and blood, and integrate it into our own spirit and temperament? Japanese "notebook writer" Nobuyuki Okuno gave us the answer in his "How to Read a Book Effectively".
The publisher "Houlang" wrote in the postscript:
"When reading becomes a normal part of life, it requires the skills of organizing and summarizing. Nobuyuki Okuno is this An expert in the field, he advocates returning to the original "note-taking method" and making notes the standard when reading."
In the "Reprint Notes" and "Foreword", the author pointed out:?
"Just 'reading' with your eyes means you haven't read it. If you just read it with your eyes instead of remembering it in your mind, it will be useless no matter how many books you read."? So, how can we take advantage of what we have read? Does the secretary transform the knowledge in the book into his own wisdom in his mind?
The answer given by the author is---keep good reading notes. Because,
"A notebook is an assistant for reading. It can transform the information you read into a part of your thoughts in an accurate form." ?
This book is a collection of "dry information" that the author teaches us how to use "reading notes" to study effectively; here, "reading notes" not only refers to the "physical" notebook, but also a kind of Methodology, under the guidance of this methodology, "notes" will run through the entire reading process and help us transform the content in the book into our own ideological wealth.
When I opened this book for the first time, I was attracted by the "MUJI" style of binding and design: the outer cover is in Chinese, and the cover image only has a book, Chinese and Japanese titles, Names of the author and translator, information about the publishing house; there are only a few simple words of introduction on the back cover. The design style is simple and generous, plain and elegant, without fancy patterns and contrasting color blocks, and without decoration, down to the original source.
The Japanese inner cover is simpler: a sketch of a hand holding a pen, and a Japanese title.
Compared with the beautifully bound bestsellers on the market, this book is really special. Those best-selling books all decorate their covers with complicated patterns and patterns, and the words "Jointly Recommended by XX Celebrities" on the waistband are simply blinding to readers. This book follows the principle of "simple is more" very well. The whole style of the book is just one sentence: "Read hard, take notes carefully, and don't make unnecessary mistakes."
1. Do you really know how to take "reading notes"?
Ms. Park Geun-hye, the President of South Korea, mentioned in her autobiography "Despair Trained Me" that she was nicknamed "Notebook Princess" because she was accustomed to carrying notebooks with her whenever she visited people or inspected factories. She jotted down her thoughts and ideas in her notebook; many of her political opinions took shape in her notebook. As a result, her political opponents dubbed her notebook the "Horror Notebook," and the media dubbed her the "Notebook Princess."
The popularity of handbooks in recent years also shows the importance of "notes" from another aspect. Handbook experts use graphics, text, symbols and other elements to record their life, work or random thoughts in their notebooks. The Japanese have even developed a unique "handbook culture" with their handbooks.
1. The role of reading notes
Different from handbooks and diaries, reading notes can help us:
1) Reading is no longer a "casual Do not read casually, but read with a clear purpose and full of initiative;
2) Truly digest the information in the book and make it your own;
3) Deeply understand the key points or ideas in the book and refer to them at any time.
2. Four types of notes
1) Random notes: write down your random thoughts and insights related to books in daily life, just write them down in chronological order;
2) Book buying list: Accumulate your own "wish list" for buying books through advertisements, book reviews, and recommendations;
3) Newspaper clippings related to reading: include content you like;
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4) After reading the book, write down your thoughts in writing.
3. Principles for using notes
1) Remember diligently: "A good memory is worse than a bad pen". Write down the inspiration in your thoughts to enrich your knowledge reserve;
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2) Throughout the reading process: use reading notes in the five stages of "book selection", "book purchase", "reading", "recording" and "utilization";
3 ) Unification of notes: Record all information related to reading in the same notebook. You can use the following 5 tips:
a. You can write any content
b. In chronological order Write
c. Attach date
d. Use shorthand and abbreviation flexibly
e. Can be pasted
2. How to use Do reading notes shape “reading life”?
1. Buy books---Use the book shopping list to name books
When buying books, how can you avoid being swayed by exaggerated advertisements and false sales rankings? Make a habit of making a book shopping list! List your book shopping list in your reading notebook, and fill in and expand the list at any time.
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By making a book purchase list, you can clearly see your true reading needs and buy the books you really want to read, instead of blindly looking for them in bookstores and being influenced by advertising and other factors. ?
2. Reading---notes make reading results clear at a glance
“Reading notes change the way of reading. When you decide to buy and read books based on writing reading notes, it will The understanding of reading will also undergo a huge change."
The author combines the "reading" and "recording" steps of the five steps of reading here; even writing just one sentence of post-reading thoughts is more important than It's much better to "read" aimlessly. So, grab your pen, open your notebook, and start taking notes!
1) Three steps for taking notes
In order to promptly record your thoughts while reading, it is very important to take notes at any time. In this regard, the author introduces many methods, and you can use the following three steps:
a. Read through: If you feel which part is important, you can dog-ear the page;
b. Reread: Re-read the dog-eared part, and if you think it’s good, fold it again;
c. After reading it for the third time, if you think it’s good, mark it with a pen
2) How to use it Bookmarks and Marks
a. Prepare three bookmarks of different colors and specifications to distinguish the "read through", "re-read" and "mark" parts;
b. How to mark the bookmarks in the book Make a mark?
Ordinary straight lines - used for "important" and "draw them first" parts;
Wavy lines - used for "very important" and "very worthy of attention" Part;
Circles---you can circle proper nouns, keywords, and key sentences
3) "Onion and Tuna Hotpot Style" Reading Notes
"Scallion Tuna Hot Pot" means tuna hot pot. Tuna is the main ingredient and green onions are ingredients rather than seasonings. A pot of fragrant "scallion tuna hot pot", tuna and green onion segments are essential; a profound and informative reading note or post-reading review is also essential, which summarizes the thoughts in the book and the reader's own feelings. This is the "onion and tuna hot pot style" reading and note-taking method taught by the author
Onion---an excerpt of the original text, expressed with "";
Tuna--the reader himself Impressions and comments are expressed with "";
Use "" and "" as distinctions, and mark them before each paragraph to distinguish the excerpted original text from your own thoughts and comments; when excerpting, you can also add paragraphs Page numbers in the original book for easy reference in the future.
4) Some tips for lazy people:
If you are really too lazy to copy passages from the book, the following elements can be used as your "green onions" to be cooked into the hot pot:
a. The part on the waist of the book that indicates key sentences;
b. The card printed with the book title, author name, publisher and other book information;
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c. Bookmarks with book information;
d. Advertisements, slogans and other factors containing book information.
3. Turn the content in the book into your own content - "Use it flexibly"
"Reading notes are a sublimation tool that can transform reading activities from rote copying to original thinking. leap".
Reading is to improve yourself and broaden your knowledge, just like you have cooked a fragrant pot of "green onion tuna" for yourself, so now let the delicious tuna become your own nutrition Bar!
1) Develop the habit of re-reading reading notes
a. Choose a fixed scene
b. Choose a fixed time
c . If you have new insights during the re-reading process, write down the new insights in your notebook
2) Write book reviews and post-reading thoughts frequently
Through reading "Scallion Tuna Hot Pot Style" Reviewing and sublimating notes can inspire more original thinking; these thoughts can be used in daily writing, and can also help us think about some contradictions and problems encountered in life:
3) Methods to find the target content in reading notes:
According to the "one-dimensional note-taking method, you may have recorded a lot of things in your notes. How to find the target content quickly?
a. In Mark the outside of your reading notes;
b. Make tags for retrieval
c. Digitize the retrieval
The most important thing is---more Read and review your reading notes, and truly turn the content in your reading notes into your own knowledge!
3. 19 tips to make your reading experience more fulfilling
End of introduction! After applying reading notes in the five steps of "selecting books, buying books, reading, recording, and utilizing them", the author specially shared with readers in the last chapter of the book the 19 tips he summarized to "make the reading experience more beautiful and fulfilling" Tips"
1. Do not rely on the Internet and use multiple reference books. Reference books include maps, illustrated books, statistical data, encyclopedias, chronologies, and dictionaries;?
2. Read more Encyclopedia, the author highly recommends electronic dictionaries containing encyclopedias for easy portability;?
3. Subscribe to newspapers and magazines for yourself, and regularly input new knowledge for yourself;?
4. Occasionally visiting old bookstores and browsing the bookshelves at tourist attractions are also good choices;?
5. Learn difficult books from the shallower to the deeper: classics are too difficult to chew, so first read the comic version or commentary Edition bar;?
6. Stacking books into a mountain makes reading no longer difficult: you can find out a suitable book stacking method to adjust your reading rhythm;?
7. Put classics next to your pillow and feel the charm of them at any time;?
8. Always bring three books to read at the same time, such as one novel, one review, and one essay each;?
9. Put books in every corner of the house, and it’s also good to sit on the toilet and read books;?
10. Remove the outer covers of books to make reading easier;?
11. The magazine can be read while tearing, and it is also convenient for making newspaper clippings;?
12. Make full use of audio culture, seminars, and lectures;?
13. Prepare a A pen you want to treasure;?
14. Post your impressive quotes in a conspicuous place at home;?
15. After reading, start with the excerpt;?
< p>16. Use a copy machine to make reading more convenient;?17. Use the "original copyright page" to record the resume of the book;?
18. Cross-use books and notes;?< /p>
19. The bookshelf is the base of your reading life. Place your favorite books, discarded books, and reading notes separately to create your own reading base! ?
In the appendix at the end of the book, the author also thoughtfully shares with readers 26 kinds of practical stationery that he often uses in reading notes, including sticky notes, pens, ballpoint pens, etc. of various sizes. Pencils, note pads, electronic dictionaries, etc. are listed in detail on the brands and specifications of stationery. Interested readers can explore and choose to purchase according to their own needs. ?
After reading this book, I have to admire the meticulousness and rigor of the Japanese people again. I remember that when I visit beauty stores and maternal and child product stores, I always sigh like this: Japanese products are indeed designed Exquisite, meticulous and thoughtful, taking the user experience into consideration; for example, in the facial cleansing products section of a beauty store, in addition to facial cleansers, scrubs, facial steamers and other products, there is even the "bangs magic" that sticks the bangs on the forehead to the top of the head. stick"! ?
The content of this book also reveals to us the author's rigorous and meticulous reading and writing style: the usage of symbols and the writing of dates are listed one by one for readers' reference; many of them are carelessly written. The author carefully considered and refined the small details that we ignore or disdain in life, and finally summarized such refined and practical reading skills.
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So, let’s follow the author’s footsteps, make a wish list for books, buy your favorite books, cook a pot of “scallion and tuna hotpot style reading notes”, refine reading insights, and start a wonderful journey Have a fulfilling reading journey!