Reading tough books is a skill that everyone can master

Instead of starting from page one, use this 7 step process to quickly understand a book’s message

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1. Read the table of contents

This is a map of the book. It shows you the overall structure and gives you.. (1/7) …a sense of where the book is going

2. Scan the index

Pay attention to the number of times a term is referenced in the index - this will help you identify the crucial terms. Look up some of the cited passages - these might contain the crux of the book

In Arabic, there are 12 levels of friendship. Most of our 'friends' are level 5 or below, and many of us don't have a single level 12 friend 🤯

Here are the levels:

1. Zameel - someone you have a nodding acquaintance with

⬇️ 2. Jalees - someone you’re comfortable sitting with for a period of time

3. Sameer - you have good conversation with them

…this is where things get serious

4. Nadeem - a drinking companion (just tea) that you might call when you’re free