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I upvoted you for being honest... and I just replied -- I think it's a problem if you can't finish ANY book, but I wouldn't worry about finishing most books.

I don't think it is effective to read scientific literature from cover to cover. I think the best scientists skim.

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As a scientist, I am most efficient when I skim with a goal. Typically, I would search for an answer to a very specific question (related to my own research) and just ignore whole parts of the book/article.

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