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🟢 Definitely worth the read 4/5
⏱ 8 min read
New research from Stanford shows that short, focused reading sessions lead to significantly better retention than marathon reading. The study tracked 2,400 participants over six months and found a 40% improvement in recall when articles were pre-screened for relevance.
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→ Shorter, targeted reading sessions outperform long unfocused ones
→ Pre-screening articles for relevance improves retention by 40%
→ Researchers recommend a "summary-first" approach to information intake
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