1. Define Your Purpose for Reading
明确你的阅读目的
Before you start reading, ask yourself why are you reading thisbook. Most people read for two main reasons – pleasure orknowledge.
在阅读以前问问自己：为什么要读这本书。大多数的人念书有两个缘由——兴趣或者常识。
Being specific and clear about your reading purpose not only helps you to eliminate books thatyou don't need to read. It also reminds you why reading the book is important to you as you arereading it. This motivates you to keep reading and complete the book faster.
了解我们的阅读目的不只能助你排除你无需读的书，也能在你阅读的时候提醒你阅读这本书的重要程度。这种动机能叫你一直阅读，并且能更迅速地读完。
2. Read only What You Are Attracted to
只读你有兴趣的书
Whether you are reading fiction or nonfiction, it's important to enjoy what you read. Your friendsmay recommend books that they love, but those books might not necessarily be the ones youenjoy.
无论是小说类还是非小说类，要紧的是要喜欢你所读的。你朋友可能推荐的是他们喜欢读的，但这类书可能可能不是你喜欢读的。
3. Give up Books That You Don't Enjoy
不读你不喜欢读的书
You may have selected books that are aligned with your purpose. You may have selected booksthat you are attracted to. But as you are reading them, there may still be some books that youwon't enjoy reading.
或许选书的时候你是携带肯定的目的性的，或许你是由于喜欢才选的。但当你阅读的时候，有的书可能就不是你喜欢读的。
Whenever you realize that you aren't enjoying the book you are reading, give it up. Rememberreading shouldn't be a chore.
不管你在什么时间发现你不喜欢读正在读的这本书，那就不读了。记住。阅读不应该叫你心烦。
4. Set a Reading Goal
设定一个阅读目的
Having a reading goal helps you figure out how much reading you need to do in a week or even aday.
有阅读目的能助你弄了解一周或一天需要阅读多少。
5. Give Yourself a Deadline to Complete Each Book
给每一本书设定一个截止日期
Before you read each book, ask yourself when you need to complete this book by.
在你阅读每一本书的时候，问你一个人什么时间得完成这本书的阅读。
What I find interesting is that I tend to read books that I borrow from libraries faster than thebooks I bought. The reason is the books I bought don't have a due date! I don't need to returnthose books.
我发现一个有趣的事情就是从图书馆借来的书会读得比我一个人买的书更快。缘由是我买的书没归还日期。我不必还书。
When you don't set a deadline to complete your book. There isn't a sense of urgency. And whensomething isn't urgent, you tend to procrastinate.
当你没设定一个读完书的截止日期的时候，就会感觉不急。当事情变得不紧急的时候，你就会拖延。
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