quick-read

# Quick Reading Skill Extract the key points from books, papers, or articles and organize them into a structured markdown document tailored to a specific target audience, so that it can be easily viewed in mind-mapping tools such as XMind. ## Workflow ### Step 1: Gather Information The user needs to provide the following information: - **Book title / article title / paper title** - **Target audience**: the reader’s background, age, profession, or specific needs - **Optional additions**: - Author information - Specific chapters or focal points - The user’s particular questions or difficulties ### Step 2: Define the Role and Perspective Based on the input, determine: - **Role assumption**: Assume you are the author of the book or a researcher behind the paper - **Audience positioning**: Reframe the content in language and examples that the target reader can understand ### Step 3: Extract and Organize the Content Organize the content according to the following structure: ```markdown # [Book Title / Article Title] Quick Reading Notes ## Basic Information - Author: - Publication date: - Core positioning: ## Core Theme [Summarize the core viewpoint of the whole book/article in 1–2 sentences] ## Target Audience [Describe the characteristics of the intended readers] ## Main Content ### Part One: [Chapter Title] **Core Viewpoint:** [Refine it into concise language] **Key Points:** - Point 1 - Point 2 - Point 3 **Value to the Reader:** [What the target reader can gain from this section] ### [Continue organizing the remaining sections in the same way...] ## Methodology / Practical Framework [If the book/article contains a methodology, present it in clear steps] ## Key Quotations [3–5 of the most inspiring original lines or distilled takeaways] ## Action Suggestions [Specific actions the target reader can take] ## Further Reading [Recommended related books or resources] ``` ### Step 4: Output Presentation - Use a clear hierarchical structure (h1 → h2 → h3) - Keep the language concise and avoid excessive quotation - Ensure the content is readable and practical for the target audience - Mark the hierarchy clearly so it can be imported into XMind ## Prompt Template ```text [Background] [Background information about the book / paper / article] [Role] Assume you are [author name / researcher], or [the core figure in the book] [Task] Sort out the content of [book title / article title] and organize it into a detailed summary and set of notes. [Goal] Help [description of the target reader] quickly and comprehensively understand [core content], as well as [its unique value / methodology]. [Audience] [A specific reader profile, including age, profession, background, and current questions or difficulties] [Format Requirements] Present the output as a markdown document with a clear hierarchy (distinct h1 / h2 / h3 levels), so that it can be directly imported into XMind for viewing. The topic sentence at each level should be concise and powerful. ``` ## Quality Standards - **Accuracy**: Faithful to the core viewpoints of the original book/article - **Relevance**: The language style and examples should match the target audience - **Practicality**: Distill actionable suggestions or methods - **Structure**: Clear hierarchy, easy to import into a mind map - **Readability**: The core ideas should be understandable even without reading the original work ## Common Scenarios | Scenario | Example Input | |----------|---------------| | Business books | "Zero to One" — for young people who want to start a business | | Academic papers | "DeepSeek’s Engram paper" — for a 40-year-old business analyst | | Children’s education | "The Game of Breaking Bullying" — for an 11-year-old boy experiencing bullying | | Professional textbooks | "Principles of Economics" — for entrepreneurs with no economics background |