I'm the founder of The Invisible Mentor, Art of Learning Leadership Academy, and The One Problem Podcast. Reading gives me pleasure. I decided it made sense to get paid for my passion. I teach professionals how to read nonfiction strategically instead of sequentially. You read to learn what you need to know. The Art of Learning Leadership Academy helps you Maximize Learning and Minimize Reading Time for Enhanced Skills.
Brain Food Wednesdays: Why Strategic Reading is a Game Changer
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Dear Reader, Welcome to another edition of Brain Food Wednesdays, your weekly intellectual feast. In this edition, issue 263, I talk about strategic reading and how it accelerates your business and career. Strategic reading is a highly valuable skill to cultivate in today's information-rich world. Strategic reading goes beyond flipping through pages. It’s about choosing the right books, extracting actionable insights, and applying them with intention. When you read strategically, you build mental frameworks, sharpen decision-making, and stay ahead of trends. You don’t just consume knowledge. You transform it into power. For business leaders, professionals, and creators, this means gaining clarity, solving complex problems faster, and communicating more effectively. It means making more informed choices and leading with purpose. Reading strategically saves time, accelerates growth, and keeps you focused on what matters most. And when paired with implementation, magic happens. That’s exactly what we explore in the Applied Knowledge is Power workshop. It’s not just about reading more. It’s about reading smarter, connecting ideas, and turning insight into impact. If you're ready to make your reading habit work harder for you, this workshop was designed with you in mind. Feed your brain intentionally. Your future self will thank you. [Join the Applied Knowledge is Power Workshop]If you found this newsletter valuable, please support me by sharing it with others who love to learn! Stay tuned for more Brain Food next Wednesday! Brain Food Wednesday Editor Avil Beckford, Founder, The Invisible Mentor & Art of Learning Leadership Academy |
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I'm the founder of The Invisible Mentor, Art of Learning Leadership Academy, and The One Problem Podcast. Reading gives me pleasure. I decided it made sense to get paid for my passion. I teach professionals how to read nonfiction strategically instead of sequentially. You read to learn what you need to know. The Art of Learning Leadership Academy helps you Maximize Learning and Minimize Reading Time for Enhanced Skills.
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