I can read all day, but if I do nothing with what I read, it's mostly lost. If you don't have some project ready, try to pick some broad, long-term idea that yo

I can read all day, but if I do nothing with what I read, it's mostly lost. If you don't have some project ready, try to pick some broad, long-term idea that you can steadily use as a mental focus when you're reading (and it doesn't matter how ambitious, this never has to go beyond plans). This helps me to connect my reading to my goals and previously retained knowledge.