While Skimming a book.

Don't focus on fine parts and miss big ones. Don't lose forest behind trees.

When reading an old book, don't be carried away by surprising facts or cultural features or the language. Focus on book's ideas.

Related:

• Ask questions while you read: ask the big picture questions.
• Summarise your writing in the beginning as well as the end
• Keep an eye on the big picture of the project

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