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What if every smart reading strategy you've ever learnt could live on one single sheet of paper? That's the beauty of a reading dashboard—a one-page system that helps you read faster, understand more deeply, and remember longer. Instead of juggling sticky notes, scattered highlights, and half-formed thoughts, you create one focused workspace that grows as you read. Let's build yours together.
Plan Your Read
Start at the top of your page. This is where you set your intention before diving in. Write down your purpose: why are you reading this? What question are you trying to answer? Then jot down what you already know about the topic, any biases you might bring, and two quick predictions about what the text will cover.
Next, do a strategic preview. Scan the title, headings, introduction, and first lines after each heading. Check any visuals, end-of-chapter questions, or summaries. This preview gives your brain a map before you start the journey. You wouldn't drive across the country without GPS—so don't read without a plan.
Find Your Focus
The middle section of your dashboard is your focus zone. As you read, keep a short list of pivotal words—the key nouns and verbs that carry the chapter's weight. These words act as anchors.
Then create a 10-word skeleton: distil the chapter's backbone into exactly ten words. This isn't a summary; it's a mental spine that holds the structure together. Add quick one-sentence checkpoints after major sections. Ask yourself, 'Could I explain this bit to a friend?' If yes, write a single sentence. If no, re-read before moving on. Speed never beats understanding.
Build Your Memory
The bottom row of your dashboard is where information transforms into lasting knowledge. Start by sketching a tiny mind map of the chapter. Use bubbles and connecting lines to show relationships between ideas. Keep it simple—this isn't art class.
Next, add a branch to your knowledge tree. How does this book's content link to others you've read? What patterns are emerging across topics? This cross-linking is what turns isolated facts into a web of understanding.
Finally, write a one-page summary. When you revisit this topic months from now, this single sheet becomes your fast, reliable refresher. No hunting through endless notes. No trying to remember where you wrote that brilliant thought. It's all here.
Your Finished Dashboard
When you hold up your completed reading dashboard, you'll feel it click. Everything that matters is captured, connected, and ready to use. This one-page system isn't just about organising notes—it's about transforming how you interact with information.
The real magic? You can't get lost making it. One page means you stay focused. One format means it becomes automatic. One system means every book you read strengthens the same neural pathways.
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