How To Develop a Deep Reading Habit
Make Reading Obvious
Let’s start with my favorite reading quotes:
A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies . . . The man who never reads lives only one.” — George Martin
I find television very educating. Every time somebody turns on the set, I go into the other room and read a book.” — Groucho Marx
I kept always two books in my pocket, one to read, one to write in.” — Robert Louis Stevenson
Reading helps you learn new things, enhance your vocabulary, strengthen your memory, and boost your focus.
It’s so true when people claim that they wish they had more time to read; I believe it’s 100% right; if I did not have an income issue right now, I would buy a ranch in the middle of nowhere, and read, and write all the time.
I will read as many books as possible and then write to share my knowledge.
Recently, I wrote an article on the importance of anti-library. It’s worth reading, especially when you don’t have time to read.
- Forget speed reading; speed reading is a scam. Give your utmost focus, and always think there is something in the book that will teach you something new.
- I prefer to read physical books, but due to traveling, I like the portability of many books in digital form. Therefore, I bought this Kindle Paperwhite device.
- Create a reading list on the topics you would like to read; I always have a couple of reading lists based on what I want to learn or how to improve my current skills.
- If you are 20+, consuming purposeful reading means non-fiction will help you a lot to succeed in life.
- Schedule a time; if you have 2 minutes a day, pick a book to read, just one page, and then see how friction plays its role.
- Set a reading goal, create an account on the Goodreads website, and then add your favorite books; you can also say which book you are reading or what you have already read.
- Find a peaceful place to read; I don’t take my cell phone in the bedroom or office. Therefore, it gives me plenty of time to read before sleeping with digital distractions. There are always a couple of books on the side table.
- Develop a habit of reading with a pen and a highlighter, making notes on the side of the book, and adding tab tags; it will help you recall when you need it later, especially the content you want to remember.
- I love to write notes in my Day One journal after completing a book; sometimes, I even like to share them with the audience. Recently, I shared what I learned from the Atomic Habits book.
- You do not need to complete a book, especially if it is boring.
- Don’t say that you do not have enough time for reading. Just recall how much time you spent watching TV yesterday.
- I read three different books at one time. Some books are good, but they are also super dry. They want your 100% focus; some are okay to read when you are tired. Based on that criteria, I pick books.
- Reading will help you to be a better communicator.
- Think of reading as a muscle that you have to train to make it strong.
- Buy as many books as possible; you won’t regret building your anti-library.
Thank you for reading. I wish you a happy and healthy life.
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