By skyforbes 
Condense chapters into a clean, skimmable executive brief — without fluff.
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“Give me 30 minutes and 10 questions. I’ll give you the book — minus the filler.”
We drown in brilliant books we’ll never finish. This simple system helps you pull the gold out — fast, straightforward, and ready to use.
Clear is kind. Unclear is unkind. — Brené Brown.
Make clarity your rule when you summarize.
Why this works
- The classic SQ3R method — Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review — helps you understand and remember. These prompts follow that flow so your notes stick.
- People skim on screens. Headings, bullets, and concise writing make your summary easier to use and share.
- Tight editing wins. Or as the writing classic puts it, “Omit needless words.”
- Or remember Blaise Pascal’s reminder about brevity: “I have made this letter longer because I lack the time to make it shorter.”