[Read5for5 📚] My Simple Habit for Smarter Book Reading

“I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it.”

― Vincent van Gogh

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Hi friends,

This is Kei and Kazuki from Glasp 👋

We are excited to start Day 3 of the 5 Day Reading Challenge 📚✨ Here are three good articles we chose, so when you finish reading any of them or any article you want, share it on Twitter with the hashtag, "#read5for5"! Let's read good articles together and connect with like-minded people 🤝

Today's Reading List 📚

(1) My Simple Habit for Smarter Book Reading by Scott H. Young (5 mins)

• Reading rebuttals to books enhances understanding by exposing flaws in authors' arguments, providing a balanced perspective on topics outside the reader's expertise.

• The effectiveness of traditional critical thinking is questioned, highlighting that deep subject knowledge is crucial for identifying fallacies and that immediate counterarguments are challenging for readers.

• The author recommends using scholarly book reviews and academic resources to find expert critiques, advocating for a nuanced approach to ideas and encouraging viewing topics from various angles.

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(2) Learning Through Play by FS (6 mins)

• Play as Essential Learning: Play is crucial for discovering new information and developing creativity, problem-solving skills, and social competencies across all ages, offering new insights even in academic fields like arithmetic.

• Arithmetic through Play: Paul Lockhart's book illustrates that arithmetic can be approached playfully, encouraging experimentation with numbers and symbols to deepen understanding and challenge conventional thinking.

• Questioning Conventions: Lockhart emphasizes the importance of questioning arbitrary systems and conventions in arithmetic and beyond, suggesting that playful exploration can lead to innovative problem-solving and a broader perspective on life.

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(3) 10 Ways to Slow Down and Still Get Things Done by Lori Deschene (4 mins)

• Lori Deschene advocates for slowing down daily routines with mindful practices like eating slowly, starting the day with stillness, and appreciating simple visuals, aiming to enhance present-moment awareness without sacrificing productivity.

• She suggests specific mindfulness activities such as focusing on one task at a time, embracing unplanned time for spontaneity, and digitally disconnecting for periods to foster personal freedom and reduce stress.

• Deschene highlights the difference between being busy and being productive, recommending practices like observing surroundings, efficiently managing work time, and the importance of saying no to prioritize personal well-being and effectiveness.

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Excited to learn with you!
See you tomorrow again ;)

Best,
Glasp team

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