Book/Article Summary for Retention

Summarize this book/article so I actually retain it.

[Paste article OR provide book title and author]

Why I'm reading this:

• Purpose: [learn skill/make decision/understand topic/personal growth]
• How I'll apply it: [specific area of life or work]
• Time since reading: [just finished/read last week/read months ago]

What I need:

1. Core thesis (the main argument in one sentence)
2. Key concepts (3-5 big ideas with brief explanations)
3. Actionable takeaways (specific things I can do/apply)
4. Memorable quotes or examples (helps recall later)
5. How this connects to what I already know (build on existing knowledge)
6. Critical evaluation (what's strong, what's questionable)
7. Further reading (if I want to go deeper on specific points)

Format preference:

• [Bullet points/prose/mind map structure/flashcard format]

Specific questions I have:

• [Anything you were confused about or want clarified]

Success criteria: I can explain the key ideas to someone else a month from now without re-reading.