Read & Grow Rich Ch 9

Reading that reveals profound truths, triggering an internal transformation and personal growth.

The experience of being profoundly affected and changed by reading, leading to a new perspective and growth.

A single sentence or paragraph that contains an important and insightful idea that impacts readers.

A moment of understanding that emerges from reading, even when not actively seeking it.

Reading can lead to self-improvement and a better understanding of the world.

The process of converting symbols into meaning is complicated, requiring multiple mental processes.

Eyes jump across the page (saccades) rather than moving smoothly. Meaning is processed during brief pauses between these jumps.

The process of translating printed symbols into thoughts and understanding.

A description of reading as a complex thinking process that's guided by what we see, similar to solving puzzles.

Reading involves transferring information from short-term memory to long-term memory for storage and retrieval.

Reading involves mental participation and effort, making connections and creating your own understanding.

Passive activities like watching TV require less mental effort; active activities like reading require more deliberate mental processes to create meaning.

Reading involves testing ideas to align with our own values and beliefs.

Reading requires a time and mental effort because it leads to creating personal understanding and meaning.

Things people value and work for most are a direct result of the effort put into them.