Being dyslexic, in the context of learning by reading, requires an abnormal amount of focus
It’s really frustrating, I've been this way since my early days and it hasn’t gotten any better
A couple of years ago I’ve found a way to hack my reading process and learn new things with minimal frustration
Before reading a book, I listen to it. Preferably at 2x speed or above
While listening I make note of the key concepts that strike my mind
I then re-read only the relevant parts in paper version and highlight
Next I write a sentence summary that I can use in my day to day
Finally I apply the key lesson/s within a week from writing the summary
Up-sides
No time wasted on fillers, when you listen at 2x speed only what really matters sticks
When I’m actually learning (point 3 & 4) I’m really eager because I know my focus is well spent and I’m not wasting any time
Finding a way to act on the key lessons creates a precedent in my everyday that becomes easy to refer to
Dow-sides
Speed listening requires a mindless background activity, I do it when I travel/ commute. Pretty limiting time/spans or frequency
Hard to cement a key concept when it’s not relevant to your everyday context. I usually defer the lesson and try focus on something current instead
I’m not saying this process will work for anyone, but if it works well for dyslexic me, maybe it will work well for you too
👋🏼fabri here, former founder and consultant
working with startups, helping them grow
