A Simple Note-Taking Method to Remember Every Book
Research shows we forget 50% of what we read within an hour. This simple 3-step note-taking method, grounded in the testing effect, helps you retain more.
May 24, 2026schedule25 min read
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Research shows we forget 50% of what we read within an hour. This simple 3-step note-taking method, grounded in the testing effect, helps you retain more.
We forget 50% of what we read within an hour and 70% within a day. The reason isn't laziness — it's how memory encodes. Here's what to do about it.