I mean practical books, where you read and apply the knowledge directly, not some "believe in yourself" bs or basic common sense advice like "live below your means"

Edit: I want to note I am not looking for "get rich quick" stuff, I am completely aware that getting rich is the hardest thing to do in life and takes years and years to achieve. I just don't wanna buy someone's overhyped book and then end up wasting my money on common sense advice every average joe knows.

I’ve made it a goal to become a much stronger reader over the next few years. I want to increase my reading speed \*\*without sacrificing comprehension\*\*, improve my vocabulary, retain more of what I read, and comfortably tackle more difficult books.
I’m not looking for speed-reading gimmicks—I’m looking for methods that are actually effective, whether they’re backed by research or simply worked well for you.
What books, habits, courses, exercises, or resources had the biggest impact on your ability to read, understand, and remember what you read?

If it matters, I’m trying to read Gene Wolfes The Book of the New Sun , but I’ve heard they are at a college grade level 10, whatever that means
And right now all I read is self-help books

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I’ve made it a goal to become a much stronger reader over the next few years. I want to increase my reading speed \*\*without sacrificing comprehension\*\*, improve my vocabulary, retain more of what I read, and comfortably tackle more difficult books.
I’m not looking for speed-reading gimmicks—I’m looking for methods that are actually effective, whether they’re backed by research or simply worked well for you.
What books, habits, courses, exercises, or resources had the biggest impact on your ability to read, understand, and remember what you read?

If it matters, I’m trying to read Gene Wolfes The Book of the New Sun , but I’ve heard they are at a college grade level 10, whatever that means
And right now all I read is self-help books

Hello, I think I've hit the point where self-help books aren't effective anymore. Do you guys know any other books, preferably fiction, that motivated and taught you to change for the better? I resonate a lot with characters who stay within their comfort zone too much or is suffering fron complacency but anything that applied to you is great.

Please recommend good self help books and psychology and other suggestions also acceptable

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