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How to Actually Remember What You Read

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Most of us tear through books like we are trying to win a race, then wonder why none of it sticks. In this episode, Alex breaks down how to read with intention so the ideas actually stay with you.

He shares practical steps to preview a book, read actively, mark what matters, and revisit ideas before they fade. He also talks about his own shift from fiction to nonfiction, influenced by writers like Robert Greene and Scott Galloway, and why that change has sharpened how he thinks and works.

You will learn:

• Why fast reading is not the same as real reading
• How a ten second preview shapes retention
• Simple ways to mark, question, and paraphrase ideas
• How spaced repetition moves information into long term memory
• Why your reading environment matters more than you think
• The power of turning what you read into your own words

If you want to read less like a tourist and more like someone who plans to use what they learn, this one is for you.

🎙️ Read the original essay on ⁠All the Fits That’s News on Substack.

☕ Keep your coffee hot and your PR thinking cool at PRAfterHours.com.

💰 Thinking about buying PR After Hours? The mic’s still warm, the brand’s strong, and the audience is loyal. Find out more here.

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Most of us tear through books like we are trying to win a race, then wonder why none of it sticks. In this episode, Alex breaks down how to read with intention so the ideas actually stay with you.

He shares practical steps to preview a book, read actively, mark what matters, and revisit ideas before they fade. He also talks about his own shift from fiction to nonfiction, influenced by writers like Robert Greene and Scott Galloway, and why that change has sharpened how he thinks and works.

You will learn:

• Why fast reading is not the same as real reading
• How a ten second preview shapes retention
• Simple ways to mark, question, and paraphrase ideas
• How spaced repetition moves information into long term memory
• Why your reading environment matters more than you think
• The power of turning what you read into your own words

If you want to read less like a tourist and more like someone who plans to use what they learn, this one is for you.

🎙️ Read the original essay on ⁠All the Fits That’s News on Substack.

☕ Keep your coffee hot and your PR thinking cool at PRAfterHours.com.

💰 Thinking about buying PR After Hours? The mic’s still warm, the brand’s strong, and the audience is loyal. Find out more here.

📬 Subscribe & Share:

If this episode struck a nerve—or made you rethink your last campaign—share it with a colleague. And don’t forget to subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PR After Hours ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and Alex’s newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All the Fits That’s News⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more smart takes on branding, media, and marketing.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE TO SAVE 50% OFF YOUR SUBSCRIPTION.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

📩 We want to hear from you: How has your relationship with sleep changed over time? 🎤 Send a short MP3⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠voice memo here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — we may feature it on a future episode!

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This episode was recorded and mixed at Green Shebeen Studios in beautiful Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2025, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.We are an Amazon Associates seller, and some of our links may earn us a commission.

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