I don’t get many DM:s but when I do it’s often about questions regarding reading habits.
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I’m not a fast reader. To be honest my reading speed was below average last time I checked – but I have a few tips to share on how to get more reading into a busy schedule!
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Here are four key ingredients to improve your reading habits:
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🔹 Always bring a book 🔹
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I always bring books wherever I go. You never now when you get stuck waiting in line, the subway gets delayed or when your friend is arriving late. Opportunities for reading appear more often than you think – if you are prepared for them!
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🔹 Audiobooks are your Friends! 🔹
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The Audiobook is the most powerful tool to increase your “reading” capacity. Gym time, walks and doing shores – all those times when your hands are occupied can be turned into an opportunities for reading and learning.
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🔹 Have multiple books going! 🔹
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I usually have 3 to 5 books going at ones. Why? That way I always have something that suits my mood and the situation I’m in. Just have a few minutes to read? Pick up a collection of amphorisnms. 30 minutes? Read a chapter on neuroscience. 2 hours? A historical biography might do the trick!
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🔹 Consistency 🔹
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Read everyday. Find a time slot you dedicate to reading, whether it’s on your commute, the gym or the first thing you do in the morning. It doesn’t matter when, or how long. Ones you get into the habit you will be astonished by the amount of
books you’ll finish in a year or two. It really adds up!
What’s your best lifehack for getting more reading done? 🤔
