I quite enjoy the technique of transcribing a book into my own words. The benefit is at least threefold: - writing out things you've learned helps with retenti

I quite enjoy the technique of transcribing a book into my own words. The benefit is at least threefold: - writing out things you've learned helps with retention of information - if you're putting the contents into your own words, you can't do that without understanding the words first. This forces you to truly consider the implications of what you're reading and to begin to systematise your understanding - you end up with a much shorter crib notes version of the book to refer back to later, written in your own words for ease of access