Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
I’ve highlighted hundreds of passages in books I’ve read over the years, and for a long time, most of them just sat there. I never looked at them again. In this episode, I’ll walk you through how I fixed that—how I actually use my highlights to learn, remember, and apply what I read. If you’ve ever found yourself excited about a passage but unsure how to make it stick, this episode is for you.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - The Problem When Reading
1:02 - The Framework
3:10 - The Sentence for WHY
5:18 - Highlighting Shamelessly
7:10 - The End of the Book
8:40 - To Return or Not to Return
10:46 - Pick the Best
12:32 - One Action
14:27 - My Action from Mastery
LINKS FROM THE SHOW:
As stated, I've begun working with the Novelry to improve my writing. If you're interested in writing your book, go check them out. I'm not sponsored by them, I just love them. thenovelry.com
IMPORTANT LINKS:
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📚 Visit my bookstore: edgewaterbookstore.com
📝 — Subscribe to my Newsletter Letter — thereadwellpodcast.com/newsletter
🎉 — Join My Book Club — thereadwellpodcast.com/book-club
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Until next time, read slowly - take notes - apply the ideas.
-Eddy
I’ve highlighted hundreds of passages in books I’ve read over the years, and for a long time, most of them just sat there. I never looked at them again. In this episode, I’ll walk you through how I fixed that—how I actually use my highlights to learn, remember, and apply what I read. If you’ve ever found yourself excited about a passage but unsure how to make it stick, this episode is for you.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - The Problem When Reading
1:02 - The Framework
3:10 - The Sentence for WHY
5:18 - Highlighting Shamelessly
7:10 - The End of the Book
8:40 - To Return or Not to Return
10:46 - Pick the Best
12:32 - One Action
14:27 - My Action from Mastery
LINKS FROM THE SHOW:
As stated, I've begun working with the Novelry to improve my writing. If you're interested in writing your book, go check them out. I'm not sponsored by them, I just love them. thenovelry.com
IMPORTANT LINKS:
* * * * *
📚 Visit my bookstore: edgewaterbookstore.com
📝 — Subscribe to my Newsletter Letter — thereadwellpodcast.com/newsletter
🎉 — Join My Book Club — thereadwellpodcast.com/book-club
* * * * *
Until next time, read slowly - take notes - apply the ideas.
-Eddy
