I have just started reading my first finance book. As I have been reading, I have come across some really good information, like websites and phone numbers, that does not stick in my head like the main ideas from the book. I tell myself that I will just go back and get this information later, but I do not mark the page or write anything down. I realized what a horribly inefficient and unorganized way of reading this is. One of my biggest New Years Resolutions is to be more organized, and I believe my first major step is coming today.
While reading this book (which I will review soon), I am picking up all the important information. Problem is, when I pass the information that is too specific to remember, I just forget it. I realized that I should be reading with a notebook beside me. I am going to go out and get a nice 5-subject notebook (any notebook will do, but I plan on reading a lot of books) and some little sticky notes. Now every time I read, I will keep this notebook beside me and write down all the important information in it. This will save me time from going back to find this info, and if I ever want to re-read it, I will have the notes all ready to go. It’s amazing how much I have learned since leaving college that would have made me do that much better in college.
I just wanted to put this little idea out there for everyone in case someone out there had not thought of it yet. I really think I will get that much more out of reading if I start this. I also will save more time which I can use to spend with my family and friends.