Stop losing your best reading finds forever

I used to leave a lot on the table in terms of the content that I came across on a daily basis. You’ve likely heard me talk about Readwise and Readwise Reader before, and today I’m going to share how you can get even more out of Reader - and why you might want to.

Content Overwhelm Problem

I spend a lot of time coming across and reading mostly good things online.

I’ve had a system to keep and store, even highlight (using Reader and Readwise).

But I knew I was missing out on great content that I either skimmed over or saw once and never again. Sometimes I'd remember reading something valuable but couldn't find it when I needed it most.

I wanted to spend less time searching and more time actually reading good stuff. But more importantly, I wanted to make sure the time I spent reading was focused on high-quality content that mattered to me.

The problem wasn't finding enough to read - it was finding the right things to read. And that’s what a feature in Reader helped solve.

This Week’s Favorite

Your Smarter Reading System

Let me show you exactly how I organize my reading now. Everything starts in the "Manage Feeds" section, where I can add any website or newsletter I want to follow.

Managing everything is simple and straight-forward. I can see all my subscriptions in one place and quickly remove anything that isn't providing value anymore.

Here's what makes it really powerful: the system watches what I’m consistently highlighting and interacting with. When that happens, it gets flagged as "high-signal" content.

I can choose to follow all these recommended sources at once or pick specific ones that interest me. For example, I recently discovered an artist whose work inspires me, all because the system noticed my interest in similar content.

Want to make this work for you? Start by adding just a few of your favorite sources to your Reader account. Then watch how it suggests new content based on what you read and highlight.

The real magic happens when you start connecting ideas. I’ve recently found two great ways to do this:

1. In Readwise you can now “chat” with your highlights and surface connected ideas. Video here.

2. I recently checked out Sublime and really like the idea of showing you not only your connected highlights, but other people’s as well. Video here.

Remember to clean up your feed from time to time.

If something isn't interesting anymore, I just remove it with one click. This keeps my reading focused only on what truly matters to me and keeps your incoming content relevant.

Extra Extra

• An interesting look at how people are rethinking personal knowledge management for the digital age. Maggie discusses "digital gardens" - a more natural way to grow and nurture your knowledge collection.

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