07-06-14 To Synthesize Reading

Ways to synthesize all the books.

Mandatory 3 conversations about each book you read. Describe it to the person, if necessary. Ask their thoughts about it. Have a real social experience.
Write a short 15 minute book reaction.
Keep notes while I write. Medium dependent, but ideally electronic notes on phone or laptop. I know it’s slower, but the point is to grow from this reading, not just ‘do’ it!
Find a way to change your behavior in a way that will exemplify the ideas in the book. Easier with behavioral/relationship books, but a useful method.
Mine the book for ideas to put on your wall.
Find criticism and commentary of the book online. Read that to get more context. Contribute, even!
Find a group with interests similar to the book. Have some experience with them. Maybe even join a book club and make this a natural extension.
Build something using the principles of the book. For technical stuff, build a prototype website. For fluffier things build a website that talks about those principles in detail.
Read a book that gives additional context and support. Let your prior reading inform future reading, it’s a mode of rereading.
Reread all of the books that you truly found to be valuable. Let that value entrench itself in your life.