Practicing Connection, Leadership, and Solidarity: Favorite Books of 2024
Since I learned about speed reading a few years ago, I’ve been reading more books than ever. With new AI tools, it’s easier for me to gather highlights, delve into content, and spark creative ideas. This year, in a world that often encourages disconnection and blame, I turned to books on communication, connection, and leadership. Books have inspired my passions, guided my path, and motivated my actions more than ever this year. I’m thankful for the books that came my way in 2024. Read on for my favorites.
An Intro to Speed Reading: Simple Steps to Increase Your Speed
One of my favorite things to do is learn and consume information. About a year ago I was given a book that had a small section in it about speed reading. In just one short exercise I could see that with minimal practice, one can improve their reading speed significantly. Since then I’ve read several books, taken a course, and researched speed reading quite a bit. I’ve over doubled my reading speed while maintaining comprehension of what I read and read more books this year than any in my life. Read on for my favorite tips on how to re-learn how to read, where you might be able to take in more information, or perhaps just save some time in your day.