Nick Milo – How to Work a Book

Turn Every Book into a Tool for Real Learning and Action

What if you could get more out of every non-fiction book you read — not by reading more, but by reading smarter?

Nick Milo’s How to Work a Book is a fast-paced, efficient session that shows you how to move beyond passive reading and start engaging with books in a completely new way.

In just two hours, you’ll unlock a decisive mindset shift, gain an actionable system, and learn how to remember, apply, and enjoy what you read like never before.

What’s Included

This isn’t just another video course. Here’s exactly what you get:

• ✅ Live Notemaking Walkthrough – Watch Nick work through a book in real-time so you can model the process.
• ✅ Guided Exercises – Practice techniques during the session that will stay with you long after.
• ✅ Live Chat Insights – Real questions, lightbulb moments, and peer discoveries captured from the original audience.
• ✅ Obsidian Template – Use the “Emergent Book Note” template to make your own thinking visible and useful.
• ✅ Lifetime Access to the Recording – Watch it again any time you need a refresher or burst of inspiration.

How the Course Is Delivered

This session isn’t long, but it’s deep. Nick respects your time and energy, which is why How to Work a Book is designed to deliver maximum impact in just two hours. You’ll receive access to a high-quality recorded session, with the ability to pause, rewind, and rewatch whenever you need. Whether you’re watching from your laptop, tablet, or phone, the entire course is structured to feel personal, insightful, and energising.

You’ll also get access to the live chat transcript, which captures some of the best insights and spontaneous discoveries shared by past participants. It’s like getting a peek into the minds of fellow learners, helping you feel more connected and inspired along the way.

Best of all, you don’t need any prior knowledge of Obsidian or note-taking frameworks. Everything is explained clearly, with real examples and encouragement to go at your own pace.

What You’ll Learn

This experience goes far beyond note-taking. It’s about learning how to think with books. Here’s a breakdown of the key takeaways:

• Context Over Content – Learn how to build rapid mental context so ideas stick more deeply.
• The #1 Meta Question – Use this powerful question to transform how you approach any book.
• Books as Thinking Tools – Understand why the traditional view of books holds you back—and what to do instead.
• Emergent Engagement – Discover how to ask better questions and allow the reading process to guide your learning.
• Reading Between the Lines – Spot the hidden architecture behind great books and use it to deepen your understanding.
• LiDAR for Books – Learn to map out the terrain of any book and go straight to the parts that resonate most.
• Make Reading Fun Again – “Have dessert first” is more than a metaphor—it’s a method to fall in love with reading.
• Embodied Learning – Integrate your body and environment into the reading experience to boost retention.
• Capture Sparks into Remarks – Turn fleeting insights into long-lasting clarity with a simple articulation trick.
• Grow Compelling Concepts – Learn to plant, revisit, and build on powerful ideas over time.
• Apply What You Read – Don’t just highlight ideas—live them. Use Nick’s system to put ideas into motion.

Who This Is For

This course is perfect if:

• You want to retain more from what you read
• You’re tired of forgetting the best parts of a book a week later
• You highlight everything but never return to your notes
• You feel guilty for not finishing books or “doing it wrong”
• You want a system that makes learning from books enjoyable again
• You wish you could easily recall and share what you’ve read in conversations
• You’re ready to turn reading from a chore into a superpower

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your own highlights or confused about how to “use” what you read, this course is your answer.

Why It Works

Nick Milo is known for his simple yet powerful approach to thinking, learning, and note-making. In this session, he delivers both clarity and energy — showing you that reading doesn’t have to be mechanical, passive, or boring.

Instead, you’ll walk away with a creative, practical, and even fun way to interact with books — one that makes the best ideas rise to the surface, and stick with you long after you close the cover.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do I need to use Obsidian for this course to work?

Not at all. While the included template is for Obsidian, the principles you’ll learn can be applied with any note-taking system — digital or paper.

2. Is this course live or recorded?

It’s a recorded workshop, so you can watch it anytime, anywhere. You’ll still get the full benefit of the live chat insights and exercises.

3. Will this help if I already take notes while reading?

Absolutely. If your notes feel scattered, unhelpful, or hard to return to — this will show you how to turn them into something meaningful.

4. Can I apply this method to fiction books?

The focus is on non-fiction, but many of the techniques can also deepen your appreciation and reflection on fiction reading.

5. How long will I have access?

Forever. Your purchase includes lifetime access to the full workshop and materials.

Final Thoughts

How to Work a Book isn’t about reading faster. It’s about thinking deeper.

Imagine reading a book today, and being able to reference its key idea six months from now—in conversation, in writing, or your thinking. That’s the promise of this course. It turns reading into a living dialogue between you and the author, instead of a one-time event.

Whether you’re a student trying to absorb textbooks more effectively, a creative collecting insight for your next big idea, or a knowledge worker looking to sharpen your mental toolkit, this course offers a flexible, joyful, and repeatable system.

You’ll come away from this course not just feeling inspired, but equipped with new questions, a deeper understanding, and a repeatable method for learning anything through books.

So don’t just read another book. Learn how to work a book.