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College Prep - How to Read a Book for Success by Darrell Causey
Probably the most important skill that you will ever acquire is reading. It doesn't matter if you read fast or slow you need to read and read often. Many would argue that reading is no longer necessary for success but that just isn't true. Although some have made it without reading, studies show that the number one common habit among successful people is reading.
But just because you know how to read doesn't mean you are reading as well as you could. You also need to know how to correctly read a book. You need to be able to make the book yours which is an intimate process involving action. You cannot master a book being passive. You must think, envision and imagine what is being conveyed to you by the author.
Like any relationship reading a book is work and what you get out of the relationship is directly related to what you put into it. If you don't get from a book what you expected examine your own actions before you condemn the book or the author.
Were you true to the book reading process? Did you take time to build a relationship between you, the author and the book? Or did you hurry the process, skip the four-play and rush to the climax? Leaving all involved dissatisfied and wanting.
If you truly desire to make a book your own and gleam from it all its treasure. You must develop a habit of reading and a system to enhance that habit. Here are some suggestions to help you get started on in a habit of intelligent reading.
Read the front cover, the back cover and the dust jacket.
First, you must take time to examine the front cover; then read the title and the subtitle. Begin thinking about what the title or subtitle is trying to tell you about the book. Now examine the back cover and read the summary if one is provided, if not read the testimonials. What are they trying to tell you
About the Author
If you would like more information or articles on how to obtain college success go to http://mrcauseytutors.com or http://mrcausey.info
Darrell Causey (aka Mr. Causey) has been teaching and coaching for over 27 years. His students are some of the most successful in the nation. Mr. Causey enjoys speaking and teaching.
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