How to Turn Books Into Results (My 3-Step System)

About this Video

• Video Title: How to Turn Books Into Results (My 3-Step System)
• Channel: Sheng Huang
• Speakers: Sheng Huang
• Duration: 00:15:04

Introduction

This video presents a three-step system for effectively utilizing books: selection, absorption, and utilization. The speaker challenges the common notion of reading many books superficially, advocating for deep engagement with fewer, carefully chosen books.

Key Takeaways

1. Selection: Choose books based on necessity, connecting reading to a real-life problem or goal. Consider the books recommended by people you admire. Don't always finish a book if it doesn't resonate.
2. Absorption: Read slowly, engaging in a dialogue with the author. Take notes, draw diagrams to visualize key concepts. Aim to extract one major idea from each book.
3. Utilization: Actively apply the learned concepts. This might involve creating content (like a YouTube video), participating in book clubs focused on implementation, or undertaking a two-week sprint to apply a new technique. Having an active project often necessitates deep learning.