Reading in my opinion has never been
entertaining until Mike's business communication class. I have developed a
strong liking for reading because it quenches my thirst for knowledge. I had a
sudden epiphany on how much reading had an effect on me and how much valuable
information I obtained from reading and how it induced me to critically think
and expand my mind.I usually engage in majority of my reading on the way home from work or Year Up on the bus. When I read I take my time and center my attention and thought into what the author is really trying to state and relate it to personal experience or certain situations I've seen in my lifetime. I also write notes down in my smartphone about what my thoughts are at the time and what the author's points are for retention purposes. These techniques are extremely beneficial to me and help me remember and comprehended what I am reading.
The most prevalent advice I could give to someone about reading is actually taking notes and annotating the page; therefore, it will mitigate the amount of information you are trying to retain and comprehend. Keeping up with my assigned schedule was easy for me because I took a natural liking to the novel , so it kept my interest and had me craving for more. I spent about an hour reading a day, considering I had to take a hour bus ride home anyways, I figured I might as well be productive.
Nice use of the word 'mitigate'. I think that I will use some of your reading tips the next time I buy a book. Up until Mike's class I never thought about engaged with my readings. I was always taught just to read, never annotate or take notes, and I get so much more from the reading since I began using these tools we just learned.
ReplyDeleteAnother great post Glen!
Glen,
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed the way you expressed your thoughts on how reading in Mike's class has quenched your thirst to learn. I can relate to constantly being on the go, you have to take full advantage of your time in order to get the reading done.
Keep up the good work.