#111: Nick From BookThinkers - How To Optimise Your Reading, Become Better, Faster & Retain More

08/10/20 • 44 min

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Ever wanted to become better at reading & actually retaining the information you read? In this episode of Freedom Pact, I sit down with Nick from BookThinkers to talk about how we can all optimise our reading and develop it as a habit. Let us know your favourite book of all time! DM us on Instagram with your book recommendation and we will share it! Check out BookThinkers at BookThinkers.com And check out our website at FreedomPact.co.uk Instagram: @BookThinkers & @FreedomPact Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter: freedompact.co.uk/newsletter Thank you for listening, and enjoy the show!

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