Set a clear purpose for reading
Choose the right book for your goal
Preview the book before reading
Identify the book’s structure
Read actively, not passively
Mark important ideas while reading
Take brief notes in your own words
Look up unfamiliar terms when needed
Ask questions as you read
Compare new ideas with what you already know
Summarize each chapter or section
Revisit difficult passages
Review your notes after finishing
Apply the main ideas to practice
Re-read important books when necessary