Matt Wong

What went well (reading) Practical focus: You translated reading concepts into real-life application (work and/or personal), not just theory. Good strategy selection: Using techniques like previewing, active annotation, summarizing, and questioning the text shows you’re reading with purpose. Clear intent to retain: If you included notes, summaries, or spaced review, that’s a strong signal you’re targeting comprehension and recall. What could be improved (reading) Be more specific about the material: Name the exact items you’ll read (e.g., weekly reports, policy docs, course chapters) and why each matters. Separate reading goals by purpose: Create distinct approaches for skim (triage) vs deep read (decision/learning) to avoid over-reading everything. Add measurable comprehension checks: Include a quick test like “write a 3-sentence summary” or “list 3 key claims + evidence” after each deep-read. Time-box and track: Define a realistic cadence (minutes/day or sessions/week) and capture outcomes (pages, summaries created, insights extracted). Close the loop with application: Add a step like “turn summary into an email, decision note, or discussion points” to prove the reading created value. Make accountability concrete: Specify who will check in, how often, and what you’ll show them (e.g., 1-page summary per week).
- Review by Muzamil Muzamil on The DEFINITIVE course on Speed Reading. All techniques+hacks