Reading & margins
Book notes that are easy to return to
Capture one question
Instead of summarizing every chapter, write down a question that the reading raised. Keep the page number beside it so you can find the passage later.
Use your own words
Explain an interesting idea without looking at the page. Then return to the text and check whether your explanation matches what the author actually wrote.
Connect the pages
When an idea reminds you of another book, add a short cross-reference. A few links between notes can make a personal reading record more useful over time.