How to Use This Reader

This interactive reader is designed to help you not just consume content, but actively practice the skills of deliberate practice. It includes several tools to support your reading experience, available in the "Read Your Way" section of the sidebar.

Read Your Way Tools

You can customize your reading experience using the tools in the sidebar.

• Theme (Contrast): Switch between light and dark mode. Use dark mode for reading in low light or to reduce eye strain.
• Focus Mode: Toggle full-screen mode to remove distractions and hide the sidebar. This helps you focus entirely on the text. (Shortcut: F)
• Ruler: Display a reading ruler to help focus on specific lines of text, useful for tracking your place. Use the Up/Down arrow keys to move the ruler and number keys 1-4 to resize it. (Shortcut: R)
• Listen (Read Aloud): Have the guide read to you using text-to-speech. This is great for auditory learners or for reviewing content while doing other tasks. (Shortcut: A to play/pause)
• Coach: Open the AI Coach chat to ask questions about the content, get clarification, or discuss how to apply the principles to your specific situation.
• Notes: View and manage your highlights and reflections. You can highlight any text by selecting it, and then add notes to your highlights. (Shortcut: H to highlight selected text)
• Keys: View a list of all keyboard shortcuts available in the app to navigate and use tools faster. (Shortcut: Shift + ?)
• eBook: Download the entire guide as an EPUB file so you can read it on your Kindle, iPad, or other e-reader device.

Navigation

• Sidebar: Use the sidebar on the left to navigate between chapters and sections.
• Previous/Next: Use the buttons at the bottom of each section to move sequentially through the guide.
• Headings: Use the J (next) and K (previous) keys to quickly jump between headings within a section.
• Table of Contents: On larger screens, a table of contents appears on the right side to help you jump to specific parts of the current section.

Making the Most of Your Practice

Remember, this guide is about deliberate practice. Don't just read passively.

1. Highlight key concepts that resonate with you.
2. Write reflections at the end of sections to consolidate your learning.
3. Use the Coach to test your understanding.
4. Practice the techniques described (like chunking or speed variation) as you read.