243: The Power of Atomic Habits (and How to Skim a Nonfiction Book)




The College Prep Podcast show

Summary: <a href="http://collegepreppodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Screen-Shot-2018-12-06-at-10.47.55-AM.png"></a>There’s a new book about habits that’s all the rage right now: <a href="https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits">Atomic Habits by James Clear</a>.<br> Gretchen does two things at once in this episode: teaches you how to skim a nonfiction book effectively while also introducing you to some key tips and tricks about developing stronger habits. Specifically, she and Megan will:<br> <br> * discuss the importance of skimming to give you an overall picture of what you’re about to read<br> * practice skimming Atomic Habits by reading and discussing the table of contents<br> * explore how to tell what parts of the chapter to read, when you’re ready to skim in more depth<br> * share their take aways about how to tweak their own habits to be more effective<br> * and more!<br> <br>