Chapter 2 method of reading

Learning is like rowing upstream.This is an adage that most of us know; there is no limit to learning any kind of knowledge, and there are only depths and depths, but there is no end to the merits.Whether you are studying at school or in your spare time, you must be tireless, persistent, and persistent before you can achieve anything.The more effort you make, the more progress you will make. Learning is like this. It is like a long-distance race. The capacity or speed is different, but everyone must move forward step by step. There is no shortcut. As long as the time is up, success will come naturally.On the contrary, being impatient is not the way to learn.

Knowledge is like a vast ocean, endless; all subjects are dazzling, making people feel at a loss!What should I learn?Where to start?What method is effective? I'm here to tell you, please don't look at the ocean, it's best to calmly examine your aspirations first, and which direction is the hidden so-called genius really heading?Then choose your route from this vast ocean, isn't it very simple and clear! It is right to make appointments for learning from a master's degree; but preparations for appointments should be made at the stage of seeking a master's degree.For example: You are a middle school student. Experience tells you that you are interested in mathematics, physics and chemistry, and English courses. During the Ph.D. stage, you must grasp this focus, make preparations for the appointment, and put in more effort in the courses related to science and engineering. Once you start to specialize in the future, you will not be afraid of not having a foundation, because you have already set the rudder. The waves of the sea are surging, and you will not be at a loss.If you are an amateur student and want to make a difference in a certain academic aspect, you must concentrate on it. If you do not reach a certain stage, you will gain a lot, and you must not stop halfway to catch your breath, because stopping where you should not stop will be harmful to yourself. His thinking and consistency are greatly damaged.In this academic aspect of the mind, too, there is a danger of interruption.The time and energy spent in the past will reduce the rewards it deserves.As for what counts as a paragraph, it is difficult to set a standard, because the nature of each discipline is different; for example, if you study history, you can refer to a certain dynasty; if you study philosophy, you can also refer to a certain thinker or a certain sect. For those who study politics, they can also list the political systems of various countries as objects of comparison.Don't let it go until it's done!

If the purpose of further studies is to enhance all knowledge, that is to say, to seek broad and deep learning, and to do extensive and positive training, this should also be specific in terms of methods; however, this so-called specific and specific refers to procedures The above is to prioritize the priorities of each subject, or according to objective conditions (such as library equipment and material collection, etc.), separate the order, and study one subject at a time. It is necessary to pre-determine how much time will be spent on each subject. In order not to waste time endlessly, because this is just learning to increase knowledge, so there is no need to do long-term training like special training, otherwise, it will be futile.Decide on the order of precedence, after pre-determining the time for a certain subject, during the period of study, except for the books and materials related to the subject, never read other things, so as not to disturb your thinking system and affect the effect of study. This is a commandment that must be obeyed. If you don't believe it, try it!Of course, this is not a very obvious image, and it cannot be measured with a scale. This kind of huge loss in thinking and intelligence may not even be noticed by myself.

Now when it comes to the choice of books, this is a very important issue, especially for those who are studying social science or literary philosophy. If the choice of books is improper, it will not only be useless, but also wrong, because we have not reached any books based on our knowledge base. It is still difficult to grasp yourself intellectually, so you will inevitably get confused and waste energy and time in vain.The more rigorous the attitude of the choice, the more effective it will be.If you think you don’t have the ability to choose, you should ask a teacher or a well-known scholar to make a list for you. If possible, ask him to tell you the method of study.The so-called opening a book is beneficial refers to good books, not all books are beneficial to open a book.There are so many books on various subjects, and the sellers are even more diverse. If you are not careful, you will be mistaken by it, and you will regret it!

One of the most important ways to read is to take notes.There are many benefits of taking notes, the main one is that it can deepen the impression, enhance the memory, and facilitate future reference.Every book, if you can take notes when you are studying, it proves that you have indeed digested it, because you can find the main points in the book, that is the fruit you can really get, otherwise, it will prove that you are in vain .Mr. Wang Yunwu once talked about the method of reading books as a card index. It is good, but it is not suitable for ordinary young people. Enough, but make it as concise as possible.

Reading should be divided into priorities. Some books can be browsed once, while some books need to be read intensively.The function of browsing is like panning for gold in the sand, that is to say, to read a lot of books and broaden your knowledge.Those who are rich in learning do not have all the books completely digested in their stomachs, but they say that they know more than others. When they want to write, give lectures, or do research, they know what materials they need and where they are available. You can quickly find it in that book, and then read it carefully, and you will be at your fingertips. This is the function of reading a lot of books.As for some books that should be read intensively, you must be meticulous, digest every word and sentence completely, and require that they be correct; when you encounter difficulties, you must look for materials, references, and evidence to solve them, explain them, and dig them out. It, as the saying goes, goes up to the poor, blue sky and down to the underworld, looking for things with hands and feet.Be consistent, don't let go.In particular, don't be ashamed to ask people, this is the worst attitude towards learning.Knowing is knowing, not knowing is not knowing, this is knowing!Asking others for advice should be regarded as a pleasure. You can know what you don’t know, this is your true knowledge, and it is also your knowledge, so why not be ashamed of it!

Read more, ask more, memorize more, think more, write more; don't mean, don't have to, don't insist, don't be me, don't (less) publish.It is the method of reading and the way of further study. (Written in August 1950)