Tired of forgetting everything you read? In this Deep Dive from Vod.AI, discover evidence-based strategies to transform how you consume and retain books:

1. Quit Ruthlessly – Drop mediocre reads fast to focus on high-impact books.
2. Read for Relevance – Choose titles with immediate application to your projects or problems.
3. Take Searchable Notes – Capture key ideas in Evernote, Notion, or index cards for instant recall.
4. Build Knowledge Trees – Link new concepts to what you already know; write down every “aha!” moment.
5. Summarize in 3 Sentences – Distill each book to its essence and use your summaries as quick refreshers.
6. Reread the Best – Revisit top books to uncover new insights as you evolve.
7. PACE Your Digestion – Apply the PACER framework (Procedural, Analogous, Conceptual, Evidence, Reference) to tailor your post-reading practice.

Whether you’re a casual reader or lifelong learner, these tactics will help you turn every book into lasting knowledge. Tune in and make your next read stick!