Let’s see how to read the selected book.
First of all, Akinori Takada insists that you can follow the two principles:
Those principles are related to (1.3.1) Learn from what you want to know. I explain the method of reading mathematical books later. Interestingly, the second principle contradicts the method for mathematical books. Compare them later.
Next, you prepare a note. You decide the whole amount first, for example, 10 pages per chapter, and you write chapter titles in the note. This activity is related to focusing on headings described in (4.3.3) Attention to headlines In this case, you hand-copy them rather than pay attention to them. Doing hand-copy is related to Shakyo activity described in (1.3.4.1) Shakyo.
While reading through the book, you fill the note. There are tips as follows:
- Record anything you do not understand.
- Record words that appear many times.
- Connect related concepts with lines.
- Connect reasons and conclusions with arrows.
Comparing this with the Whole Mind System:
- “Record anything you do not understand” corresponds to “❹ Make questions,”
- “Recording a word that appears many times” corresponds to “find the keywords” in ❷ Preview.
Connecting concepts is related to the KJ method in chapter 5.
Footnote:
- Akinori Takada recommends using a pencil to make it erasable. I think you should use your favorite stationery. However, inferior stationery that cannot connect a line may harm your intelligence.