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There's more to reading than just reading the words. In this video I explore why we forget and how to remember what we read.
Here's the link to the note-taking template: https://www.notion.so/Deep-Note-Taking-Template-21ce6d5bcfdb80f59a7ae667f9cfca38
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There's more to reading than just reading the words. In this video I explore why we forget and how to remember what we read.
Here's the link to the note-taking template: https://www.notion.so/Deep-Note-Taking-Template-21ce6d5bcfdb80f59a7ae667f9cfca38
I have a Substack where I post (occasionally!) about insights and thoughts on learning. It's free http://gilesknowledge.substack.com/
Learn How to Learn - My new course on learning will teach you the most effective evidence based learning techniques and practices. Sign up here:
https://courses.giles.how/offers/kUVqktk5
And if you'd like to support my on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gilesmcmullen
Join this channel to get access to perks:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC68KSmHePPePCjW4v57VPQg/join
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