別再被誤導了!你真的不需要一年讀100本書!
Summary
TLDRThe video script emphasizes the true essence of reading, which is not about the quantity or speed of books read, but rather the depth of thought and understanding gained. The speaker argues against setting reading goals based on these metrics, as they are outcomes, not objectives. They discuss the limitations of speed reading techniques and audiobooks in fostering deep comprehension and reflection. Instead, the speaker advocates for a thoughtful approach to reading, where taking one's time to digest and engage with the material is key. They suggest that reading should lead to personal change, whether in mindset or action, and that the ultimate goal is to read in a way that facilitates this transformation. The video also touches on the challenges of maintaining focus in a fast-paced, digital world and the importance of finding the right books to foster a love for reading. The speaker invites viewers to join a book club that values community, sharing, and the pursuit of meaningful change through reading.
Takeaways
- 📚 **Essence of Reading**: Reading is not about quantity or speed but a process of thinking and absorbing ideas.
- 🎯 **Goal Setting**: Instead of focusing on how many books you read or how fast, aim for the quality of understanding and the impact on your thoughts.
- 🚫 **Avoid Speed Reading**: Speed reading techniques can lead to superficial understanding and may bypass the essence of reading.
- 🔄 **Revisiting Content**: It's common to reread sections for deeper comprehension, especially when encountering complex ideas or when the text is in a foreign language.
- ⏸️ **Pause and Reflect**: Pausing to think, take notes, and discuss with others is crucial for true learning and should not be rushed.
- 🤔 **Thinking Determines Reading Speed**: Your reading pace should be dictated by the speed at which you can think and process information.
- 😌 **Audiobooks as a Tool**: While audiobooks are a great supplement for revisiting content or for multitasking, they should not replace the act of reading and pondering over text.
- 🚧 **Tools vs. Thinking**: Many tools that promise to increase reading speed are essentially avoiding the need for thoughtful engagement with the text.
- 📉 **Misguided Metrics**: Measuring reading success by quantity or speed can lead to wrong outcomes, similar to measuring the size of the smallest fish with a large grid.
- 🧠 **Knowledge and Wisdom**: True value comes from knowledge and wisdom, which require personal thinking and experience, not just the accumulation of information.
- ⏳ **Time Investment**: Reading and thinking are time-consuming activities that require focus and patience, which are essential for personal growth and change.
Q & A
What is the main message the content creator wants to convey about reading 100 books in a year?
-The content creator emphasizes that the quantity of books read in a year is not the goal of reading. Instead, the essence of reading lies in the process of thinking and understanding, which is more important than speed or the number of books.
Why does the content creator believe that focusing on reading speed and quantity can lead to the wrong path?
-Focusing on speed and quantity can lead to a superficial approach to reading, where the depth of understanding and the quality of thought are compromised. It can also cause anxiety and a sense of inferiority for those who cannot match such pace.
What does the author of 'The Creative Act' describe as the essence of reading?
-The essence of reading is described as a process of thinking. It involves engaging with the text, pausing to reflect on ideas, and potentially re-reading parts to fully grasp the content.
How does the content creator feel about speed reading techniques and why?
-The content creator is critical of speed reading techniques because they encourage skipping the essential thinking process. These methods can lead to a mere skimming of the text, which does not facilitate deep understanding or learning.
What role does the content creator see for audiobooks in the context of reading?
-The content creator views audiobooks as a valuable supplement to reading, useful for revisiting content, deepening impressions, and aiding focus. However, they do not see audiobooks as a means to improve reading speed or replace the act of reading itself.
What is the main issue with using AI or summaries to improve reading speed?
-The main issue is that AI or summaries cannot replace the personal thinking process involved in reading. They lack the personal preferences and interests of the reader, which are crucial for deep engagement and learning.
Why does the content creator argue that taking your time is the only way to improve thinking speed while reading?
-Taking your time allows for a more natural pace that suits the reader, ensuring that thinking and learning are not rushed or skipped. It enables the reader to fully engage with the material and to use effective reading methods like note-taking and discussion.
What does the content creator suggest as the true goal of reading?
-The true goal of reading is change, which can be mental or in terms of action. It is about gaining inspiration, empathy, new perspectives, and enlightenment that leads to personal growth and transformation.
How does the content creator suggest dealing with the issue of lack of time for reading?
-The content creator suggests that if reading and thinking are important, one should find a solution to the lack of time rather than making excuses. This could involve managing time better or prioritizing reading over less important activities.
What is the significance of the phrase 'You get what you measure' in the context of this video?
-The phrase 'You get what you measure' implies that if you focus on the wrong metrics, such as speed and quantity, you will miss out on the true value of reading, which is the depth of understanding and the change it brings.
What is the content creator's stance on book summaries and how should they be used?
-The content creator believes that book summaries can be useful as a screening and recommendation tool, but they should not replace the actual reading process. They should be used with caution and in conjunction with personal reading to ensure a comprehensive understanding.
Outlines
📚 The Essence of Reading Beyond Quantity and Speed
This paragraph emphasizes that the true essence of reading is not about the number of books read or the speed at which one reads, but rather the process of thinking and understanding that it involves. The speaker, as a content creator and avid reader, dispels the myth that reading 100 books in a year is a necessary goal. They argue that the focus should be on the quality of reading, which includes the ability to pause, reflect, and engage with the material deeply. The author of 'The Creative Act' is referenced to illustrate how reading should be a thoughtful process, not just a mechanical one. The paragraph also critiques speed reading techniques and tools, including audiobooks, which may accelerate the reading process but do not necessarily enhance comprehension or thoughtful engagement with the text.
🤔 The Role of Audiobooks and the Importance of Active Reading
The second paragraph delves into the use of audiobooks and their role as a supplement to, rather than a replacement for, traditional reading. The speaker shares personal experiences with audiobooks, highlighting that while they can be a convenient way to engage with content, they do not improve reading speed or comprehension. The paragraph discusses the limitations of audiobooks, such as the inability to easily pause and take notes or to re-read complex passages. It also touches on the value of reading summaries and the importance of forming one's own understanding and insights, rather than relying solely on the digested information provided by others. The speaker advocates for a reading approach that encourages active thinking and engagement with the material, suggesting that this is the key to improving one's reading and learning experience.
🕒 Prioritizing Reading Time and the Impact of Reading on Personal Change
In the final paragraph, the speaker discusses the importance of reading time and how it should be prioritized over the mere pursuit of quantity or speed. They stress that reading should lead to personal change, whether in thought or action, and that this transformation is the ultimate goal of reading. The analogy of AI model training is used to illustrate how the outcome should drive the process, rather than the other way around. The speaker also addresses the common challenge of finding time to read and suggests that those who value reading and thinking must make it a priority. The paragraph concludes with an invitation to join a book club that fosters a community of readers who share, discuss, and grow through reading, emphasizing that reading can indeed change one's destiny when approached with the right mindset and method.
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Keywords
💡Reading Speed
💡Quantity of Reading
💡Essence of Reading
💡Speed Reading Techniques
💡Audiobooks
💡Thinking
💡Goals of Reading
💡AI Summaries
💡Change
💡Book Club
💡Time Management
Highlights
Reading 100 books in a year is not a necessary goal; the essence of reading should be the focus, not the quantity or speed.
Anxiety or feelings of inferiority from comparing one's reading speed to others is common but misguided.
The true goal of reading should be to engage with the material and allow for thoughtful reflection rather than speed reading.
Quantity and speed are results of reading, not goals to be pursued.
The author of 'The Creative Act' describes how reading should inspire thought, not just consumption of text.
Reading involves revisiting paragraphs or pages to fully absorb and contemplate the ideas presented.
Language barriers and the need for understanding can affect reading speed.
Enlightening sentences or passages may require stopping to take notes or discuss with others.
The process of thinking should determine the pace of reading, not the other way around.
Focusing on measurable outcomes like quantity and speed can lead to missing the true value of reading.
Tools and methods that promise to increase reading speed often sacrifice thoughtful engagement with the text.
Audiobooks are a valuable supplement to reading but should not replace the act of reading itself.
Speed reading techniques can lead to skipping over important thinking processes.
Summaries, whether by humans or AI, cannot replace the personal experience and insight gained from reading.
AI summaries lack personal preference and may omit content that is significant to the reader.
The true goal of reading is to achieve change through thinking and experience, not just the accumulation of information.
Increasing reading time and engaging in thoughtful reading practices can naturally improve reading speed and comprehension.
Finding a balance between reading time and the desire for instant satisfaction is crucial for developing a reading habit.
The ultimate goal of reading is to experience a transformation in thought or action, signifying a meaningful change.
Joining a book club can help harness the power of community to deepen thinking and achieve personal change through reading.
Transcripts
OK, today we are going to the library(AI Generated En subtitles. There will be mistakes)
You must have seen such a title online:
"How I read 100 books in a year"
These contents may inspire you
But I believe that what most people feel is anxiety or inferiority
Because their reading speed is very slow
It seems like I can never become the kind of person who reads 100 books in a year
But as a content creator who reads a lot
I want to say you really don't need to read 100 books in a year
You shouldn't even consider quantity as your goal
You should not be anxious about your reading speed
Because quantity and speed are not the essence of reading
They are the result of reading
Not the goal you should pursue
In today's video, I want to talk about the essence of reading
What's wrong with setting quantity and speed as goals?
And the problems with audio books that claim to help you improve your speed
Why Speed Reading Techniques do not work
Why you should not use them at all?
Finally, I would like to share what our true goal should be in reading
People's pursuit of the quantity of reading is essentially based on a common belief
like many other things
"The more you read, the better. The faster, the better"
But ironically, when it comes to reading, once you treat quantity and speed as goals
You may instead end up on the wrong path
Because they are not the essence of reading
I have been reading the book "The Creative Act" recently
The author has a passage that vividly describes the essence of reading
I may come across a piece of writing that inspires me to think
At this moment, although my eyes continue to read down the page
But I no longer absorb new information
Because my thinking may still be immersed in the previous idea
When I realized this matter
I will return to the previous paragraph
Start reading from there again
Sometimes this is already the text from three or four pages ago
Actually, not only getting inspiration from books will make us pause and read repeatedly
Sometimes there are sentences that we really can't understand
So we need to repeatedly read the previous article
Sometimes the books we read may be in other languages
This will also affect our speed
Sometimes we read some content and find that previous chapters have mentioned it
So we might go back to read the previous content
Sometimes we read a sentence and it is just so enlightening
We have to stop and take notes
Even go to share and discuss with others
So did you see it?
The essence of reading is actually a process of thinking
The speed at which you think determines the speed at which you read
The speed of reading, rather than the other way around, determines the speed of thinking
Treating quantity and speed as goals is a kind of putting the cart before the horse
I just read this book a couple of days ago
There is a sentence inside it that deeply touched me
It says
You get what you measure
You will get what you measure
Then it told a joke inside
Just a group of fishermen going to get their fishing nets to catch fish
Then they measure the size of the smallest fish they caught
The size of being the smallest fish in the sea
This conclusion is obviously wrong
Because it is the size of your grid
The size determines how many fish you can catch
But this does not mean that the smallest fish in the sea is very big
So when your standards are wrong
Your result may also be wrong
When we prioritize the quantity and speed of reading as our goals
We are just counting and chasing time
At this point, you can imagine reading as
It is the operation of a scanner
If you analyze those on the market
The so-called tools and methods that can help you improve reading speed
You will find that they are achieving acceleration of this mechanical scanning
But ironically, it is the principle they have achieved
All are to help you save thinking
Just avoided the essence of reading
Let's take an audiobook as an example
My audience knows that I particularly like audiobooks
I use all my free time to listen to it
But audiobooks definitely cannot help me improve my reading speed
Why?
You, for example, say that I have been listening to this book recently, "The Creative Act."
I find it difficult to continue listening smoothly
Because this author's every sentence is filled with a lot of wisdom
I find that I often have to pause
Then take some time to think
Sometimes I even need to listen to it repeatedly
Operating this on an audiobook is actually quite a hassle
You don't even have to mention that you want to do something like taking notes
That means when listening to audiobooks
You want to listen smoothly
You must restrict or bypass your thinking
Yes, I am able to finish listening to this book in one day
But reading without thinking is like sleepwalking
Then all I have is the illusion of speed
Does this mean that audiobooks are meaningless?
Of course, that's not it
Audiobooks are a very good supplement
For example, I often listen to it again after finishing reading a book
That can help me deepen the impression
Sometimes I will go and listen to audiobooks
I think this book is good
I will definitely go and read it again
Sometimes I will also listen and read at the same time
This can help me to focus
But absolutely do not help me improve my reading speed
Because I still have to pause, reflect repeatedly, and even take notes
So audiobooks are really great
But it can only serve as an assistant
Absolutely cannot replace you to read
And those so-called speed reading techniques actually make you skip thinking
For example, it will require you to read at a glance
Avoid making sounds in your mind
Let your finger trace this text as you read it downwards
Avoid reading repeatedly
This is even more treating reading as the work of a scanner
I do not recommend you to use any such methods
According to the same logic
Summarize those so-called dry goods, AI summaries
Or those videos of people summarizing books can be seen as a method to improve reading speed
Even use them as a substitute for reading
This is all self-deception
Yes, this also includes the book sharing videos I have made
This is because these so-called dry goods summaries
It is the result of the thinkers' summaries
However, the audience did not go through this thought process
That netizen's metaphor is particularly vivid
He said that thinking is like exercising muscles
Reading someone else's summary is like watching someone else exercise their muscles
This has nothing to do with myself
Some people might say
Why do we have to think when reading?
Can't I just get some information?
OK, you don't even need to go to school
You can solve problems by relying on search engines and AI
But you must be clear
The world is not lacking in information
But what is truly useful is often knowledge and wisdom
But the acquisition of these two things requires your thinking and experience
This is why some people
The reason for not being able to live a good life despite hearing many profound truths
You need to become the person who does the summary
And not the summarized consumer
Does this mean that all the summaries are meaningless again?
Of course not
Summary: It can be used as a screening and recommendation tool
But the premise is that you need to find summarizers who have similar interests as you
This is because all of us have preferences in our conclusions
We all base our interests on our own points
Summarize what you consider important
If your interests are not similar
You may miss out on the important content for you
Someone might say that I can use AI to summarize
Because it is fair, objective, and accurate
First of all, you said that AI is objective, but it is not objective
Whenever you ask ChatGPT sensitive questions
You just know why
Secondly, even if the summary of this AI is accurate
Its problem instead lies in its lack of preference
Because it doesn't know what you are interested in
It cannot summarize those that inspire you
Something that can stimulate your thinking
The summary of AI is even less valuable compared to humans
Moreover, it is not so accurate in summarizing now
If you have ever read something
Looking back at the conclusions made by AI
You will find it full of errors
Missed a lot of important things
So no matter what form of this summary
It can only serve as a reference
Absolutely cannot replace you reading
I believe you have understood by now
The speed of your thinking determines the speed of your reading
And vice versa, to accelerate the scanning process of your eyes and ears
Cannot force faster thinking
The only thing you force is the omission of thinking
To fundamentally improve your thinking speed while reading
I think there is only one way
That is
Prenez votre temps et augmentez votre temps de lecture
Take your time
It means to read at a pace that suits oneself
Do not deliberately force to increase speed
This can maximize the guarantee of your thinking and learning while reading
And
Take your time allows you to use those
The real way to improve your thinking through reading methods
You, for example, read notes and discuss with others
Even sharing and exporting
And increase your reading time
Just increase your reading time
Only in this way
Your thinking can only be exercised through this muscle
Your reading speed and quantity will naturally improve in the end
OK, I know that some people will also say
What I lack is precisely time
If you believe that reading and thinking are important
So, the lack of time for reading is a problem that you need to solve
Instead of making excuses for not reading
There is always a solution to every problem
But excuses are always endless
Someone said I can find time to read
But I lack focus
I can't control myself from looking at my phone
Actually, this is a common problem in modern society
In fact, only a few people can see the video here
Most people will turn off this video within the first 30 seconds
Of course, you can say that my video is poorly made
But if the standard for good content is
Allowing you to reach climax within the first 30 seconds
So most articles, long videos, movies, and books are not passing
Short videos and refreshing articles are activities that provide instant satisfaction
It only requires a very short attention from you
But reading is a behavior that requires you to spend time and effort in order to obtain dopamine
To become addicted to reading requires concentration
On the one hand, apart from spending time on slow-paced exercises
In addition to acquiring the ability of dopamine
On the other hand, choose books that can make you addicted to reading
Also very important
I specifically made a video like this a few years ago
Strongly recommend you to take a look
You will have many gains
OK, although we emphasize the pursuit of reading time
But never forget one thing
That is, you will get what you measure
When we use time as a standard
We might also go fishing
Go far away and slow down to think
So pursuing reading time is a very good method
But it is definitely not the goal
What is the true goal of our reading?
If reading is said to be the essence of thinking,
So change should be its ultimate goal
In reading and contemplating, you may gain inspiration and empathy
Generate new problems
Attain enlightenment and integrate comprehensively
And what ultimately makes all of this meaningful is change
This change can be a mental one
It can also be in terms of action
If you say that kind of reading method that pursues speed and quantity
It has regarded reading as an act
The working of a scanner
So we go after the ultimate result of change
It is likening reading to the training of AI models
Because in the current AI language (neural network) model training
There is a characteristic
That is, they are through the final result
Adjust its weight and training methods in reverse
That's the same when it comes to studying
If you ultimately did not achieve this change
No thinking obtained
So you need to adjust your reading method
Your reading speed
Even you need to go and exchange a book
This is faster than pursuing how much you have read
Even how much time was spent is more meaningful
When you can comprehend every book you finish reading
When it feels like becoming a different person
So you have truly achieved the goal of reading
Mastered the correct method
Read the right book
This is what is called "reading changes destiny."
That's why we say that reading is actually a shortcut to success
But there is no shortcut to reading itself
You have no way to save time
Why am I at my own book club?
Strongly oppose that kind of dry goods summary
Others take you to study
My members need to study hard
To spend time
Our philosophy is to harness the power of community
To promote reading among everyone
Deepen your thinking through sharing
Finally achieve your change
If you also agree with this concept
Welcome to join our book club
Okay, see you in the next video
Bye bye
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