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For everyone having trouble: don't read to finish. Read for the sake of what's in front of you. Don't read a book. Read a page. And then another, and another.
yeah, this types of "commitments" to read X books seem absurd to me...how much of the content does he remember? and how much can he apply?....almost zero
@Trevor I think it was Churchill quoting Mark Twain who was quoting the unreleased updated version of the bible. The one that was Maria Magdalene and Judas verses.
I forced reading to be a habit back in 2021 for my New Years resolution and looking back it’s how reading drastically impacted my behavior and mental. I’ve got a couple of friends telling me I’ve changed, I’m less likely to get annoyed by the smallest things, and my perspective of the world just broadened. Everyone should read if you want to change your life.
My mother read at least a book a week on a wide variety of subjects for 50+ years until her death at age 63. She had less than one year of Community College but was able to obtain a top management position within the San Francisco Civil Service System. Promotions/Positions within the San Francisco system were awarded based on the test results for each position. Due to my mothers extensive knowledge on a wide variety subjects she passed #1 on every test she ever took , getting a perfect score on almost every test. Reading gave my mother great pleasure and confidence. She passed away 35 years ago, and I still miss her greatly.
Thank you for sharing, I keep wanting to learn more about anything and everything. I often feel frustrated when I want to have discussions with friends about something new each of us might have learned. They look at me like I’m nuts. Learning about your mom’s story is such a beautiful reminder that you always have what you need because it’s within you. Thank you.
I used to read about a book a week, for a couple years or so. Until one day, while showing off my library, a friend stopped at a random book and said "what's this one about?" and I could only vaguely answer, probably as much as he could just by looking at the cover. That's when I realized that I was reading just to get my "book count" up, only remembering the material for a short period. These days, I read a book per month or two, but I study the book like I'm trying to pass an exam on it, prepared to write a book report by memory if I need to. My books are re-read, highlighted, translated into my own thoughts, and all actionable advice gets extracted and memorized. I'm a lot happier this way, and I'm saving money on books!
It’s the same with me... While I read, I understand it and it makes sense to me, like it’s the simplest and most logical thing in the world, but then if someone asks me even hours later what I read I cannot for the life of me remember with details. I just have this vague idea. And I absolutely hate it. I have read many books in my life but I only remember what impression they left on me and not details from them. ;((( Your approach sounds wonderful, I need to try reading this way!!
@@PufShinoda one of my simplest methods is to read in 25/5 Pomodoros, but spending those 5 minutes recalling and writing everything I can remember from the session. This alone is really helpful because it forces you to actually bother remembering everything, instead of just passively absorbing the material. While reading, make highlights of anything you find important. When you finish the book, go back through and translate and simplify each highlight into your own words on a seperate document, and then reread those notes in spaced repetitions (1, 2, 4, 8, 16 days), even after you've moved on to a different book.
Yup. Reading is not actually learning. A lot of people are actually fed the illusion that if some read a book once and understood it, he will remember it forever. You'll somehow believe this is true because the memory is still fresh. Wait about a month and try to reflect on the "learnings" your thoughts were so proud of and you'll be surprised. If you truly wanna learn, you have to do much more than reading. you have to reflect, apply it to your reality, and do more re reading to let it sink to your long term memory. Learning is also an art. It is a process.
*For the people that have a tough time reading* I read pretty slow, and have a tough time focusing. But I started reading finance books in highschool, and by the time I got to college, I knew more than graduating finance majors. Tips that KEPT me reading... 1. Never read to be seen as a reader. Others opinions don’t matter. People often say they read now because it’s trendy. You’re not reading for them, you’re reading for yourself. Doesn’t matter how fast or what type of books, don’t worry about others. 2. You don’t have to finish a book. One thing that always made me want to give up reading was getting 1/3 into a book and hate the idea of struggling through it. FUCK THAT. If you don’t like the book after a chapter, quit reading it. There are more books to read than time we have..throw it to the side and read something that makes you interested. There are no rules with reading. 3. Takes notes. This is huge! If you own the book, every time you read something interesting or that you disagree with, underline it, circle it, write your thoughts on that page. This makes it more of a dialogue between your thoughts and the books ideas. It also drastically increase comprehension! 4. Who cares how fast you read. Like I said, I’m a shit reader..but if you keep going you lose track of time and what page you’re on, and then you can really enjoy the reading process.
yoo taking notes, thats the move, i think I have filled multiple notebooks with more notes than I've read books if that makes sense. but ya my friends always ask me how do you know all this information?
About the second tip, I think many books are slow and boring at the beginning and get progressively more interesting. If you stop reading a book after one chapter you can really miss out on something great! I'd say stop reading a book when you get to half of it and you hate it with all the bones in your body. It's also good to read books you don't really like so you can analyze why you don't like it and think about what makes a book good
A student goes to a learned man and tells him: I can not remember anything i read The learned man gives him a bucket that has holes on the bottom and tells him to go and fill this up in the river. The student fills up the bucket but the water will fall out the holes on the way to the learned man. The student repeats this several times and at the end he gives up saying: This bucket can never be filled. It has holes on the bottom. And so the wise man says: Even though the bucket does not hold the water, it still got cleaned up by the water that went through it. Its the same with reading. Even if you cant remember what you read, it still purifies you inside. 😊
I spent 7 years in prison I read well over (I don't know actual number) 1,000 books. I read the classics of literature, poetry philosophy etc. I learned a second language, higher mathematics, and IT. Even got a hold of yoga and fitness books, made myself work out 5 days a week, getting myself ready for (yeah prison gladiator sht) Friday night fight night. Anyway like what you do. I encourage you to get swole and join a dojo, trust me it's just as rewarding as knowledge, the knowledge of yourself.
@@dtronin3063 If you mean Russian, then it's Русский, not what you wrote. Still, that's pretty neat; have you learned speed reading techniques as well? If yes, can you suggest some books about the topic?
My mom and dad started my habit of reading by taking me to the library every week from before I was in kindergarten. First I was picking out books mom and dad read to me. Then I was starting to read books together with mom and dad. Then I began to read on my own, and it took off. I was insatiable. I had a vocabulary years ahead of my classmates. I was an ace at spelling and grammar. I learned things we weren't taught in school. But I also learned not to talk about it with anyone but my mother and grandparents. Dad didn't like too much reading. Kids at school didn't like reading at all. And even today, my reading is a solitary pleasure. Never bored during the coronavirus lockdown.
I spent twenty years in prison and read hundreds of books during that time. I don’t remember the gist of most of them or even the titles but I do know my vocabulary improved exponentially.
I saw this video exactly 1 year ago and I was 14 last year. Before that I never read a book (also I wasn't able to understand English at that time). After I saw this and few more people encouraged me to read, I started reading books . The first book I read was about Richard Feynman, titled"Surely you're joking Mr. Feynman! ".I barely completed one chapter in a week or so. After a month I had finished that book and I had a very unusual feeling , like I never wanted this book to end! After a month , I bought three more books and completed three of them in one month. From then , I became a bibliophile. I read a book at night every single day. Gradually I had seen some self improvement in me. 1) I started to think 2) My imagination power increased 3) My English skills has improved 4) My social skills increased and anxiety slowly faded away 5) I got rid of social media and video games 6) I made new friends every week(with my books)... 7) I forgot what boredom feels like Edit: currently I'm reading Shakespeare's Sonnet 116 ⊙﹏⊙.... @inerize thanks for motivating me and a lot of youngsters to read books(◍•ᴗ•◍)❤
I never used to read books but when I get into jail for 5 months and I read more than 60 books and even started working in the library to get the best ones
I read in three languages. Arabic, French and English, I juggle between the three languages, I read a thousands books before coming to USA , my English was zero , I had to study hard and read a hundreds of books, I am hooked to the English language, now I read or listen to Audio books on UA-cam bc I have eyes challenged, I can read any subjects and comprehend it , I am taking Coursera IT class, I never stop learning and books are my best friends.
Im just getting into reading mainly because i heard it improves cognitif function and improve connections. I used to prefer sepcific articles on the internet
Yeah, but it's wrong: Meditation is to the mind, as excercise is to the body. Reading is to the mind, as learning a new sport every week is to the body.
Yes, sometimes peolpe ask me how I'm able to deal with my shitty reality each day with out going depressed. The answer is, I'm only dealing with reality for a few hours per day until I can rescue myself into books again
This is uncanny! This is exactly what I did when I was in college...and for the same reasons, too. I gradually drifted from reading English literature to developing a deeper appreciation for history, science, and philosophy. And, like you, I experienced a quantum level of growth in my understanding about myself and my life. Eventually, I became a writer, and that is what I still do for a living. Listening to you was like listening to a younger version of myself.
Damn that was so beautiful... would you please recommend to us some books that you found exceptionally illuminating (in any aspect) ? and what are the names of your books I'd love to check them. Cheers!
Not only books enables to expand your horizons. Example: after watching just a (apparently) random youtube video under which I write a comment now, I decided to read book a week as You said. Greetings.
Same here I haven't read many books since I came to NorthAmerica. When i was a kid thanks to my parents I read most of Gabriel García Marquez,JJ benitez "the Trojan Horse series" and some other writers books in the late 80's and 90's that was back in South America.
UA-cam is guaranteed to WAKE this GENERATION UP. Finally, the masses are educated, and they live freer and more abundantly than ever before in human history. And for just 14 years, WE have been connected to this SHARED, Worldwide Experience, with near-instant communication. Ben Franklin, himself, came up with this idea for the 250th Year of The Experiment in Self-Government (1776-2026), because WE (you too) have been tasked with the progressive perfection of Mankind -- God's composite of unique individuals with ascension promise. But we will likely have to wait until 09/23/26, the autumn equinox of the US' and the Illuminati's 250th year -- unless the Epochal Eclipse April 8th 2024, does the trick. Either way -- exercise faith to get in shape for the Awakening.
I discovered reading this year during the pandemic. I never thought I'd learn so much from reading. I have read 15+ books this year alone and I'm so greateful for it. I want to read for life
I can tell from my experience that reading for the sake of quantity does not help at all. Rereading a book after a while helped me understand and reflect way better and more profound upon the content. Also take notes and develop new question when you read. Slow but consistent reading beats any reading marathon.
@@user-if1de8pt2j no necessary though.... But why will you learn maths of university level, if you got your field which is unexplored by you... And does this dude has free time to read many subjects,in my country people go in depths to their field of interest which can give them profit...
@youtube watcher It is not useless but it is intentionally brainwashing. The Bible is a framework on how to deal with relationships, hardships, death, etc and teaches service and love. It's easier for your mind to bare that you will go to heaven in the afterlife.
@Giovanni Mancini Atomic Habits - James clear Playing with Fire - Scott Rieckens The Win Without Pitching Manifesto - Blair Enns Pricing Creativity - Blair Enns ReWork - Jason Fried The Business of Expertise - David C. Baker 7 Strategies for Wealth and Happiness - Jim Rohn Socratic Selling - Kevin Daley The Brand Flip - Marty Neumeier Think and Grow Rish - Napoleon Hill Getting Real - 37 Signals
I read seven books in 12 weeks while working on my very demanding master's degree and a full-time job. Overall I am at my 15th book this year, and my goal was one per month. The point is, it becomes effortless. It drastically improved my ability to concentrate. While at first, I was reading some paragraphs or sentences twice, now I am fully in it for chapters. I was always a reader, but I am twice an immigrant, so starting in a non-native language was challenging every time. Now it doesn’t matter; I read in the three languages that I speak, and I am only worried that my to-read list is longer than I will have time in my lifetime. Not sure why this video showed up in my feed, but I hope it motivates others to read.
Dana K. - Can you tell me how you learned the other languages? I'm SO frustrated with trying and failing. French, Italian and some Arabic are my choices.
Moi S First, I had the advantage of living in the countries that spoke the languages, so I got to communicate and practice. But the practice with people comes a bit later. Starting with the basics is the challenging part, and it can be frustrating. You have to learn the basic communication sentences, at the same time, watch movies in that language with subtitles of the language (even though you won’t understand most of it listen to catchphrases you studied). Listen to songs and then print lyrics and translate them. The advantage of songs is that when you keep listening to them, you remember the words. And then, when you develop some comfort around distinguishing the sounds of the language, you start reading, kids' books, gradually increasing to more complex texts. There is no “easy” way. But your brain is like a muscle; at first, it is painful and challenging, but then it expands, and slowly it becomes familiar, and your mind stops resisting.. persistency is the key. I would strongly recommend to listen to/ read about/ watch things that interest you. That is because your brain wants to save energy and will resist as is, so we at least can help by focusing on interesting subjects. Also! Start with one of them!! Btw I too want to learn Arabic and Spanish (I know just a few sentences in both)
@@danak5958 - Thanks. I haven't read a couple of your points before. Best of luck on the Arabic. My tip on it is to know which style of Arabic they are using. I'm focusing on Egyptian, the most widely understood. :)
Benefits after reading books:- 1)World starts expanded. 2)My ability to think improved. 3) I became more self aware. 4) My sense of possibility grew. 5)Start obviously. 6) Choose books you like obviously.
Same with me, after graduation I really have to face the world with no friend. I just have UA-cam for learning new things and of course some of my books.
(regarding your comment about reflecting when reading). That is the problem with TV. Images and ideas come at us so FAST, you can't stop and REFLECT on them. It's called "BRAINWASHING."
Reading has changed me as a person. I'm more observant, more tolerant of other people's perspectives and ideas, I'm more fascinated by the world, I'm a better communicator, and I feel like I know more about a wide variety of subjects including about different parts of the world and their culture than before. Most importantly, I'm way more curious about anything and everything.
@@OutsideOurCave I think because of my reading, I know there are entire worlds out there (or not there but are pure fantasies) that I wouldn't have ever imagined had I not read about them. For example, I couldn't not have imagined about a desert planet called Arrakin that produces the most coveted spice called Melange or that in one of Roald Dahl's story, a scientist attempts to measure the weight of the soul (isn't that absurd? But so fascinating). I now have an instiable thirst for knowledge for the sake of it (not to become a better person or to gain wisdom but just knowing about things because I can) and I'm beyond grateful for that. My inner world is all the more richer for that.
@v ca I'm like you. I'm an introvert too. I think reading has helped me in the sense that the few times I do speak up, I'm able to articulate better than I used to not just because of a better vocabulary but because my thinking is more structured.
When our boys were little, at elementary school, they had a Reading Book Competition. Each one of our boys read a book a day sometimes more. Both counted in at over 300 books during the school year. Today, they still read for the love of it. Both are very intelligent and thoughtful. I believe it did broaden their horizons especially as they got older.
That willingness would be so wonderful to see among more of my fellow Americans again. It’s been a little over a decade since I’ve seen it. (But reading a book during lecture? Universities don’t promote reading?!?)
so true. more often than not you see students complaining about how information that they're learning isn't practically, and that they'd want to learn if the material was more so; however most of the time it's simply the student's unwillingness to learn anything beyond what they already know. it's quite disheartening to see, especially since i used to be a bit like that, so it's a bit personal
As a child and a young man I was an avid reader. Somehow, over the years I let myself become seduced by the tv (and now the Internet), and I all but abandoned books. Your video has inspired me to put down the remote, set aside the mouse, and take up reading again in earnest..... Wish me luck!
I was in the same situation. I decided I was gonna read 12 books this year and I'm already finished 6 books. I am now reading 2 books concurrently, have 3 more books pending to be read and another 3 waiting to be shipped 😊
'I don't make music', 'I don't play games', 'I don't travel, sport, party or BOOKS etc etc. Everyone is missing out on soo much. But you can't have all... Just make sure you have an hobby you like and one you enjoy without the feeling you must do it for someone else.
@@sirrathersplendid4825 Have you met your average person nowadays? Seems like 90% of the people i meet anymore think that any kind of basic sense, litteracy, or basic problem solving are stupid wastes of time. The 10 odd percent who aren't, usually have a stick so firmly lodged up their collective asses you can see leaves when they talk.
If I had a dollar for every time someone said, “How do you know that?” I’d be rich. He’s right. Read. Spend time reading and it’ll open up your mind to the possibilities which lay just beyond the reach of those who don’t. And then you’ll find yourself in a league of others...and your life will then begin to change. Best advice on the internet.
I HATED reading and never imagined that I could ever enjoy it. But quarentine happened and now I’ve read over 40 books in this period. It is truly life changing. I truly think that you should start with the classics. Dostoiévski, Tolstoi, Orwell, Kafka, Camus, Hemingway. Can’t go wrong with that! If I, of all people, did this, you can to!
I love reading! It's my ultimate favourite hobby! It really broadens your perspective a lot and teaches a lot of life lessons. Reading is awesome. Never give it up! 😍
I recommend The Urantia Book for truth-seekers. But don't plan on reading it in one week. I began with Paper 62. Paper 66 is also quite interesting. Available to read online at their dot org site.
3:00 “new roads ...were created” Beautiful! Yes! Taking in *new information* doesn’t simply give you further clarity on the roads you already travel, it shows you roads you didn’t previously know. It can even show you how to MAKE new roads where there aren’t any. Great statement!
I love reading, man. This might sound weird but I see books as magic. Someone‘s life work or work that took years is condensed into hours for the reader and that simply amazing to me. There’s two things that have a great influence on us: the books we read and the people we are friends with!
You are that what you consume. Please Read about Spirituality, how to turn a lucid dream into an astral projection, Opening the third Eye, buddhism, Meditation these kinda themes interest me and helped me out of depression 💜☯️✨ may they show you the light of life too 💛🌈💫 love ya 🦄🌸✨
I’ve been reading a book a week for 63-years. I don’t know how to live without reading. This year, I discovered Audible. So, whatever happens I can still enjoy books.
Wish I could be like you.i haven't read a book in last 6 months.i don't have the patience that's the first problem.and can't deal with who i am.i wish if I can skip my 20s and go to my 60s I will definitely do that.cant figure what I'm doing my life right now.
Good job Do you feel any different from other people since you reading all this Time ? Any useful abilty you aquired from Reading ? Thanks for your answer
@Pikku-Karhu Ruttunen currently I'm 24. All I ever have my parents who supports me everything.i mean I dropped out of college and I did take courses which I like and they supported me for that.but after taking things i like ,I am like someone who lost interest in everything after a particular time.j don't know what I am doing in right now.wish I could read something that can show me how life really is.
That is not a problem. I am a solution, being the only one capable of taking care of anyone and everyone. It's a joy to be the solution. Keep reading (: God uses His children mightly.
@@bsifez it's great for problem solving, but you know as well as I do 98% of humans arent interested in solutions. They just want drama and that to me is the exhausting part.
Great post! I had this exact same experience 25 years ago as a young medical professional. I committed to reading dense, technical articles and writing “take-home messages” about each article and summarizing the contents into a one-sentence or a one line summary. I completed several hundred of these over the course of the next few years and the result is that I leapfroged my top competition and became famous within my own specialty.
During my first year of junior college I read a 25 volume set of Encyclopedia Britannica that I had purchased from my secondhand store for five dollars. It was the greatest investment I ever made in my own education and 25 years later I still consider it one of my greatest accomplishments.
The Glokage Good question. I went to college in the early 90s before the Internet and I needed information for a report that I was writing so I use the encyclopedia. I found so much information in the encyclopedia I just decided to read all of them.
That's really important. Don't force yourself to read anything: only read what you're interested in and, you'll find, over time, that one subject leads to another, and the things you wouldn't have read before become more interesting and you find yourself reading those too
I learned to read when I was 6 and have never stopped reading ever since. In fact, I have stopped buying books, because I had so many (I gave away more than 3000 books when I moved the last time!). Today, I get all the books I read from the several libraries we have here. I also have access to a state library, as they are called here, that can provide almost every book ever written. So cool :)
My aunt got me a book club subscription back in the 70s when I was in elementary. Been reading ever since. I look around at people who never read and I am so thankful to her and to my mom who took us to the library every weekend
I really like the “divide by 7” strategy. Seems obvious but I didn’t even think of that. I was just reading one chapter a day, but I like this method more and now I’m inspired. Great video!
@@richtexas4431 That you look at problems in a limited way if you don't know the different perspectives. And therefore you only know 1 solution to an issue that may have many more and even better solutions.
I feel the same way. I have been trying to get interested in streaming shows, but I always feel like I would rather read a book. Also, when I try to go to the movie theater, I always wind up wishing that I had just picked up the book version instead.
I have never enjoyed reading. I find myself skipping lines, falling asleep, getting headaches and have just always dreaded it. I recently started listening to audio books and I absolutely love it. My husband said it’s not the same as reading a physical book, but it’s the first time I’ve ever found enjoyment in books.
I think I can relate to both you and your husband's point of view. I myself just got started on audio books and I find them to be a quite effective for gaining new knowledge especially when using headphones. I think the major difference between both methods is that when reading a book you have to be actively engaged in the activity of reading, which helps with build your focus and attention span whereas consuming knowledge from an audio book doesn't encourage focus as your eyes can easily pick up something distracting which can cause your mind to stray causing you to miss important info But in conclusion, they are both effective methods, whichever works for you you should go for. What's important is gaining new knowledge.
@@vee2524 well....this is not correct. You can actually read every single letter and word while you think about something else. You finish the page and you have no idea what you've just read
I bet your vocabulary grew significantly as well! I did the same for 18 months and one thing i noticed was how quickly I could read by the end of it. Its kind of like you learn what parts of the book you can skim through and what parts you need to focus on, while understanding all of it. Which was huge for me because I had a really hard time learning when I was young and never once thought I would enjoy reading so much. Great job man!
I have photos my parents took of me at various ages when I was a child asleep in bed surrounded by my stuffed animals and the books I read to them every night. (My sister, with whom I shared the room also heard them, but I was reading to my stuffed animals!) Both my parents were avid readers, as well. Something I learned from my father was to keep a list of all the books I'd read and who had written them. I added my own commentary about what I thought of the book, insights I'd gained, etc. As I read through those lists, I can see many of the things that have shaped who I am now. I'm incredibly thankful to my parents who taught me a love for good books -- poetry, fiction, and non-fiction. My life is much richer as a result.
Wow Tina. I am a Dad of two young girls. Even amongst these times of Roblox and tablets one of my daily jobs is to go and extract a book from under the sleeping face of my babies (8 and 10). They devour books and it's a huge part of their life. In the modern world this seems a rare thing and it's something I am personally working on. Your comment makes me feel very good about the impact their love for reading could have on them. Thank you.
no reading a book a week is like going to the gym every day :/ its easy to go to the gym 4+ times a week but reading a whole book a week is literally impossible for me :(
I've been reading and writing everyday for 2 years straight now. I'd be honest, I expected nothing, I still do not, but those books gave me more than I could have ever asked for.
I think someone has already quoted this but imma say it: “A mind needs books like a sword needs a whetstone, if it’s to keep its edge. That’s why I read so much.” ~ Tyrion Lanister, Game of Thrones
Komraht Minkal my biggest advice: watch movies or play your favorite games in your target language (if the game has the target language) REALLY sinks it in bro
I am doing this from 30 years . Now I can read 300 pages per day, mostly online books , articles and researches and my favourite subjects are philosophy , psychology , sociology, history, science, physic, astronomy, medicine , Buddhism , politic ..... To Be or To Have is not a question anymore ....
I read a book a day for about 6 months. The books avg page 200-300...I am so surprised other people were doing this too! My peers called me absolutely crazy lol.
@@danary2241 When I first started it took up to 12 hours. Now I can finish it in a good 2-3 hours. Contrary to popular belief, it isn't skim reading, so you can actually memorize what you are reading. It's important to note that I am old skool. I prefer books over anything tech related.
I once did roughly a book a week for I don't know how many years but reading every day for nine years and missing only six days that entire time. I often wonder how some people are able to live without reading
It’s just like.... what’s the point if you’re not educating yourself? There’s no difference between binging tv and binging fiction books. If you spend all your time reading, you’re probably not learning any skills to put to use. And if you are you’re wasting the knowledge by not using those skills and instead continuing reading.
@@TheSCPStudio people can have alot of spare time in the western world. We spend it mindlessly on the internet. I think some reading can be a healthy addition. I completely cut out sugar / junk food, I exercise once a day (cycling, running, weights etc) cut out alcohol and coffee, and have recently added reading. And feel better. I think reading is a positive step, rather than a backward step. I agree with this video but I can see where you're coming from, becoming a book worm to escape from reality isn't serving much purpose? I doubt that's what the video is about though, add it as part of other changes.
@@TheSCPStudio You draw conclusions that are not based on the content of my post. You assume that reading every day necessarily implies bingeing or that the books being read were novels and that it is wrong to read fiction. You also restrict the purpose of reading to acquiring skills. Lastly, you started by representing reading as being opposed to acquiring an education when reading is indeed one means of acquiring an education, to wit self-education.
@@mryan4452 Being a bookworm is no different from being a hardworker at any task, be it carpentry, managing a business, or practising a musical instrument. And being a bookworm may be necessary to being productive in today's knowledge-driven economy. Some of the most productive people in the world are bookworms, Warren Buffet and Bill Gates being famous examples.
Watch me as a slowly get up from my bed and grabbing a book that I started reading a century ago and never finished it. To now committed to finish it then start another. For the first time I am happy a random video was suggested to me. Thanks
@@YaBetterCallBabu07 Look Dear Rich Dad said that Don't take risks WITH your Life But Take Risks IN your Life. Accident by train or Nature is risking with life not risking in life. That's the answer.
@@mahirkhan8945 I hear ya. Although really, accidents happen so people don't have control of whether they accidentally die. They can just lessen the risk of that occurring, but it's necessary to take risks to live and be happier. I suppose the lesson is to invest a little bit in the future, but make sure you mostly enjoy the present because tomorrow's not guaranteed.
Albert Einstein once said: “Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school.” But he also said: “Reading, after a certain age, diverts the mind too much from its creative pursuits. Any man who reads too much and uses his own brain too little falls into lazy habits of thinking.”
I would suggest learning proggramming . I think is much more potent than reading when it comes to activating your brain , especially in problem solving.
@@heylana719 yeah because reading is a way of educating one self but reading too much leads to the reader to act upon or think upon only on what they have read therefor limiting their own creative thoughts, bro Einstein is a genius
You've just described one of the big reasons why some families choose to homeschool... to keep our kids' curiosities alive and to nurture a love of learning.
I’m 63 years old and haven’t read anything in the past 40 years that wasn’t related to my profession. At some point during this covid mess I started reading and have read about 20 books in the last few months. Nothing life changing, all fiction but it beats wasting away in front of the TV or computer.
Nah, i would say its the same thing. It's just a different medium. You're basically watching a little tv show on your book/memory. Nothing wrong with it, but id say its the same thing. Educational book/tv i think would be a "better" waste of your time because you are actually making yourself knowledgable. And if you have knowledge, then you have value. The more you know, the more skills you have up your imaginary resume.
@@nonenone2669 reading books helps you build your focus and attention span, something that is hard to do nowadays because of the constant social media and tv consumption. When reading, you have to be focused to actually understand what you’re reading and not just go through words but with tv you don’t actually need to be focused
@@user-xh4vd8rp5j really? Feel like you do have to focus when watching tv. Its lile going to watch a movie and not paying attention to it and then thinking you will know what the movie was about. You wont know.
I haven't been quite doing a book a week, but I started listening to Audible in the car right before I started grad school. I had a busy schedule and there were many days where my 1 hour+ of commuting was the closest thing I got to free time during the entire day, so I didn't want to waste it. 3 years later and I've gone through over 100 books, the vast majority being nonfiction books written by experts in their field.
for some reason I can't absorb audiobooks unless I'm really focusing for some reason. Otherwise it's exactly like when you start reading and you keep going but you don't retain anything
@@Adam-ne2qo nice one. I go crazy about the idiot. You must take note and timelapse each name and nickname, otherwise you get lost. Sorry my english im brazilian.
@@PauloRoberto-ly8kp your english is good dont worry! But I already got lost with the names from Crime and Punishment so making notes is a good idea. I'll make sure to check The Idiot out I've been meaning to come round to that.
I'm so proud of my husband! He has always admired and looked up to me as I read constantly at least every other day, but he finds it very discouraging and difficult for him to read, because he's dyslexic. I suggested that he uses a free library audiobook app, and he must have read/listened to 10-15 audiobooks so far this month! 👏❤️
I am 17, and so far I've read more than 200+ books, actually, I don't remember the correct figure... I got the habit of reading, when I first read Tintin back in 2016, it was an amazing journey since than, books are now part of my survival 😁, probably I'll consider it's the best habit I got, and those who are beginning, I must say to you, all the best......
Divyanshu M. That’s amazing. I’m 16 and I also really enjoy reading. It’s not the trend here in the Netherlands, but I’m just addicted to the insights reading gives me. Keep it up!
Last year I set a goal of 20 books and I didn’t get to it. In 2020 I really wanted to try hard and set my goal to 25... I am currently starting book 44 and I feel great. I’ve had slow months, I havent read anything the past two months but I truly feel great about my progress.
Three years ago I started a reading binge. The first book I read was a history of the rock band Nirvana. Since then, I've expanded into philosophy, mindfulness, history, politics and lots of fiction. Reading also has opened my mind to a level learning I never imagined.
True, but also: Don't make work your excuse for not developing yourself personally by not reading. Plus, being a well rounded and educated person almost certainly increases the quality of your work, given it has any meaning and complexity to it whatsoever (many jobs have not, but that is part of a different conversation). Every single person I have ever met who excels at what they are doing and really left a mark reads voraciously. It is the number one activity you can engage it to get your creative juices going, for creativity often comes from applying concepts from one area to another.
An oddly simple video I wasn’t expecting but highly enjoyed due to its simplicity. Lots of obvious tips which is actually good because it just solidifies my thoughts of “should I read a book a week?” It’s currently my goal even before I saw this video and has expanded to a book every other week. I don’t want to be reading so much though that I start a book and realize I don’t remember what I just read in the book before... either way, reading is good for you whether it’s a book a week, every other week, once a month, or a few times a year. Get into reading. You won’t regret it.
The reason I started to read book is because I wanted to improved my vocabulary, speech , reading comprehension and understanding the language. I have my own routine, I read book every single day for atleast 1 hour then I read them out loud so that it will improve my speech. Sometimes I got bored out of reading english books but I always keep reminding myself to read alot because someday all my effort has it’s reward. Thank you for your insight about how reading a book will improve your overall learning.
Sunshine For me I wouldn’t recommend any book but a book that has an english words. Personally, I read books about self help, not only it will help me understand the concepts of my being but also it helps me to improve my reading, speech and writing sentences in english form.
This is exactly what I was needing to hear. I have felt complacent and feel that my mind is becoming numb with the lack of engagement. I think I may be up for this challenge and see where it will lead me. Thanks for the upload.
I believe everyone has a reason to start reading books. Like most people, I found a book the interests me and ever since that I'm been reading nonstop. The only thing stopping me is that I don't really like to read online so I'll have to borrow books. If you spend time reading your book and stepping into what the characters are feeling you might have found a book you're interested in. The deeper you go into your book, you start to become a character of the book. This shows that you not just read because you have to but you enjoying it and that's the besting about reading books.
True story, i removed my tv for 5 years and started to surround myself with books. It was one of the best decisions i’ve ever made! Thank you for sharing your journey via this video!
It is so strange that I was making a pledge to myself earlier this week to read books regularly - mainly to improve my english, keep away from the internet and fix my brain fog situation. I've procrastinated way too many times by now and I take this video recommendation as a sign from the universe and I'll start reading a book every 2 weeks if not every week starting today. Thank you for sharing your experience with us and I hope you don't mind if I come back here and give updates on my reads every two weeks under this comment. Thanks again my friend. I wish to be like you some day
Very interesting! However, I'd like to know some more details: 1) Like how many pages had a book on average when you just started out. 2) Would you recommend physical books or an e-Reader to start with. 3) Is it better to start with some easy books? For example, I have some specific topics I'm really interested in, but they're hard to understand and thus overwhelm me when I would read them. 4) I feel like my reading tempo is really slow. This comes down to about 10 pages per hour, maybe closer towards 20 if the content isn't too hard. I feel like I really know the content of the book though, so I guess the faster I would read, the lower the comprehension. What was your reading speed when starting out and what's it at now? 5) Did you schedule certain "reading hours" when starting out to get into the habit of reading? Maybe you still do that now but I guess it becomes second nature after a while. One thing I like to mention for people wanting to read more like me; cut the dopamine stuff from activities such as gaming. They're the reason you're probably less likely to read because it "bores" you. The real reason is that gaming is a very high dopamine activity and other activities with a lower level of dopamine(such as reading), won't interest you anymore. I'm curious to your answers! Cheers, Arne
1) Most books have about 200 pages give or take depending on the subject. 2) Start with physical books so it's easier for you to get into (upfront cost is lower) and you can see real time progress of your learning. 3) Start with books that are considered "easy" or "broad" in the topics you are interested in. This will allow you to get a brief overview before you dive deep into the topic by reading more complicated books on the subject. 4) Don't worry about reading speed right now. Just make sure you aren't talking words out all the time as talking is slower than reading with your eyes. Also don't worry if you are unable to read a book a week. If you force yourself to do to much the habit most likely will not stick with you and you will eventually give up. 5) Try to set a time (sometime in the morning/evening) to read. Don't worry about how long you will be reading for just make sure it's not too much when your first start so the habits sticks like I mentioned above. Try not to set a time during the middle of the day as you will more likely get interrupted than if you read in the morning/evening.
I dont agree that reading books has low l3vel of dopamine...im reading a book a weekand i started 6months ago and it got me super addicted to it that i dont want to sleep if i havent read b4 i sleep.
1- 30 a day or so 2- Whatever works for you 3- Yeah, your interest will expand over time 4- No worries, it will get better. I'm not sure about my reading speed. 5- Yup, I took it as going to the gym.
It is a powerful book. The audiobook is well worth it even if you have the physical book. It’s like an interview where David will interject the man reading his book to discuss things even further.
@@GANDE52 right books come from others observations or thoughts. I think personal thought, experimentation, observations and books intertwined are formidable.
This is something that I did subconsciously without paying any active Attention and in my way sometimes I feel left out in front of colleagues,friends and classmates but people like you always help me recall that being different is not being special in a awkward way but it’s all about being unique. A very rejuvenating video by the way. Thank you 👍
I used to read so much, studying English literature in my 30’s was such a buzz. I’ve completely stopped now as I have a small child and have almost no time alone. I miss those days of picking up a book and expanding my mind... your video has inspired me to start again.
Reading started as an escape for me back in late elementary school and for a while was the only thing keeping me from killing myself. Grades, people, myself, nothing mattered for the brief moment I was somebody else living in a different world. At the start of middle school I read fantasy and sci-fi on my kindle instead of paying attention in class... a habit which I paid for until I dropped out of high-school. For the couple years afterward it was just nihilism, books, pot, and long retail-hours for me. I barely remember it to be honest - all I know is that times were tough, mentally speaking anyways. At some point, however, I woke up from my stupor and started self-teaching myself math. Now-a-days, after having gotten back to the system and college, I have become more and more thankful for the passion I developed through my childhood. What started as a way to avoid school became the habit that has kept my mind sharp through dumb decisions and, although it may be too early to be sure, is the habit that has salvaged my entire life. Through thick and thin, books have always been there for me. They are the one friend I know will never leave me. And if you let them, they will pass the same gift on to you. Keep reading, and keep growing. If there is one thing the video and I agree on, it's that you'll thank yourself later.
people like you are why I read comments. i can tell youre a very intelligent person just by the way you talk, how you described your hobby. the way you feel about reading is exactly how i feel about my hobby(gaming). even when you described the couple of years after you dropped out, it hit home for me. reading your comment has given me hope because ive been gaming my whole life and im afraid its destroying my life, i feel like i should let go but at the same time i feel like im close, like everything will pay off. reading this comment has given me some more fuel. maybe enough for me to wake up. thank you. I wont forget this moment. the moment i was on the toilet at 430 am and stumbled across this gem of a comment
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thank you for inspiring...
21-day challenge accepted :) 18 Sep- 8 Oct 2020
@@CarlosGuerra-fk9mt absolutely true now it become a habit .
Recently I finished my long pending book on Elon musk
@@exploringeconomics8221 you completed?
$14.95 for a list? No thanks.
What is the sage list ?? $15 for “free “ ( false advertising lacks integrity ) for a LIST ???
And why are
we buying that from you ??
Well known people of repute offer lists for free
Are you offering summaries ?
The books themselves ?
What is your credibility ? A college student who read for four years ?????
Nice web site but very very little info
For everyone having trouble: don't read to finish. Read for the sake of what's in front of you. Don't read a book. Read a page. And then another, and another.
yeah, this types of "commitments" to read X books seem absurd to me...how much of the content does he remember? and how much can he apply?....almost zero
I once heard in a video: Stop reading books and start using them.
@@monmalin I started to use my Latin dictionary to hit my annoying little brother, and hell, that is way funnier than using it to translate versions
So read 3 pages
@@lucascastillo9391 You should graduate first, before reading that much.
That is a good example of the quote by Mark Twain: "Don't let your schooling interfere with your education."
@The Executer there speaks a person in need of an education.
@@kickedinthecalfbyacow7549 Agreed
Noicccccceeeeee
True
@Trevor I think it was Churchill quoting Mark Twain who was quoting the unreleased updated version of the bible. The one that was Maria Magdalene and Judas verses.
To those who need to hear this:
If you don't like reading books, you're reading the wrong books!
That's deeeep
@@reapen1811 that's what she said😋😋😋
Indeed, that's why I started reading only math and technical books
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*Not reading the book right
The deeper your understanding of the book the greater the interest to read and greater the retention.
I forced reading to be a habit back in 2021 for my New Years resolution and looking back it’s how reading drastically impacted my behavior and mental. I’ve got a couple of friends telling me I’ve changed, I’m less likely to get annoyed by the smallest things, and my perspective of the world just broadened. Everyone should read if you want to change your life.
Exactly! People don't understand the power of books until they begin reading.
What books do you recommend ?
@@victorbanuelosjr5421 what topics are you interested in?
@@victorbanuelosjr5421 Atomic Habits is a good book
What type of books do you read that cause you to be less likely annoyed over small things and a broaden perspective towards the world?
My mother read at least a book a week on a wide variety of subjects for 50+ years until her death at age 63.
She had less than one year of Community College but was able to obtain a top management position within the San Francisco Civil Service System.
Promotions/Positions within the San Francisco system were awarded based on the test results for each position. Due to my mothers extensive knowledge on a wide variety subjects she passed #1 on every test she ever took , getting a perfect score on almost every test. Reading gave my mother great pleasure and confidence. She passed away 35 years ago, and I still miss her greatly.
But reading made me bad at formal education.
This is such a nice story.
Sounds like a positive role model you were lucky to have. Nothing is impossible regardless of environmental parameters. 🍻 cheers
Thank you for sharing, I keep wanting to learn more about anything and everything. I often feel frustrated when I want to have discussions with friends about something new each of us might have learned. They look at me like I’m nuts. Learning about your mom’s story is such a beautiful reminder that you always have what you need because it’s within you. Thank you.
Such a sweet story...female polymath
I used to read about a book a week, for a couple years or so. Until one day, while showing off my library, a friend stopped at a random book and said "what's this one about?" and I could only vaguely answer, probably as much as he could just by looking at the cover. That's when I realized that I was reading just to get my "book count" up, only remembering the material for a short period. These days, I read a book per month or two, but I study the book like I'm trying to pass an exam on it, prepared to write a book report by memory if I need to. My books are re-read, highlighted, translated into my own thoughts, and all actionable advice gets extracted and memorized. I'm a lot happier this way, and I'm saving money on books!
I think you are right but it depends on the person and on the subject of the book.
It's about the quality of the reading as opposed to the quantity ...so rereading lots of books myself due to this new understanding !!!! X
It’s the same with me... While I read, I understand it and it makes sense to me, like it’s the simplest and most logical thing in the world, but then if someone asks me even hours later what I read I cannot for the life of me remember with details. I just have this vague idea. And I absolutely hate it. I have read many books in my life but I only remember what impression they left on me and not details from them. ;((( Your approach sounds wonderful, I need to try reading this way!!
@@PufShinoda one of my simplest methods is to read in 25/5 Pomodoros, but spending those 5 minutes recalling and writing everything I can remember from the session. This alone is really helpful because it forces you to actually bother remembering everything, instead of just passively absorbing the material. While reading, make highlights of anything you find important. When you finish the book, go back through and translate and simplify each highlight into your own words on a seperate document, and then reread those notes in spaced repetitions (1, 2, 4, 8, 16 days), even after you've moved on to a different book.
Yup. Reading is not actually learning. A lot of people are actually fed the illusion that if some read a book once and understood it, he will remember it forever. You'll somehow believe this is true because the memory is still fresh. Wait about a month and try to reflect on the "learnings" your thoughts were so proud of and you'll be surprised. If you truly wanna learn, you have to do much more than reading. you have to reflect, apply it to your reality, and do more re reading to let it sink to your long term memory. Learning is also an art. It is a process.
*For the people that have a tough time reading*
I read pretty slow, and have a tough time focusing. But I started reading finance books in highschool, and by the time I got to college, I knew more than graduating finance majors. Tips that KEPT me reading...
1. Never read to be seen as a reader. Others opinions don’t matter. People often say they read now because it’s trendy. You’re not reading for them, you’re reading for yourself. Doesn’t matter how fast or what type of books, don’t worry about others.
2. You don’t have to finish a book. One thing that always made me want to give up reading was getting 1/3 into a book and hate the idea of struggling through it. FUCK THAT. If you don’t like the book after a chapter, quit reading it. There are more books to read than time we have..throw it to the side and read something that makes you interested. There are no rules with reading.
3. Takes notes. This is huge! If you own the book, every time you read something interesting or that you disagree with, underline it, circle it, write your thoughts on that page. This makes it more of a dialogue between your thoughts and the books ideas. It also drastically increase comprehension!
4. Who cares how fast you read. Like I said, I’m a shit reader..but if you keep going you lose track of time and what page you’re on, and then you can really enjoy the reading process.
yoo taking notes, thats the move, i think I have filled multiple notebooks with more notes than I've read books if that makes sense. but ya my friends always ask me how do you know all this information?
Good advice. Thank you!
thank you, super encouraging !
About the second tip, I think many books are slow and boring at the beginning and get progressively more interesting. If you stop reading a book after one chapter you can really miss out on something great! I'd say stop reading a book when you get to half of it and you hate it with all the bones in your body.
It's also good to read books you don't really like so you can analyze why you don't like it and think about what makes a book good
Always have a highlighter with me
“I cannot remember the books I've read any more than the meals I have eaten; even so, they have made me.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
A student goes to a learned man and tells him: I can not remember anything i read
The learned man gives him a bucket that has holes on the bottom and tells him to go and fill this up in the river.
The student fills up the bucket but the water will fall out the holes on the way to the learned man.
The student repeats this several times and at the end he gives up saying: This bucket can never be filled. It has holes on the bottom.
And so the wise man says: Even though the bucket does not hold the water, it still got cleaned up by the water that went through it. Its the same with reading. Even if you cant remember what you read, it still purifies you inside. 😊
@@karpuzir what???????😐
@@karpuzir not really. The brain has access to all information but it does not recallable that what op said
@@karpuzir that meant something . Thanks
@@karpuzir nah man if you wanna get purified you gotta understand and remember
There’s a term for what this guy is experiencing, and that term is education.
Damn right!
so true!!
No dude. It is self-desire. Many people were experiencing education, but just few who really want it from their primal desire.
@@rizaldisatrio5039 Perhaps it's a truer form of education than what one typically receives in schooling.
Agree
My goal for 2020 was to read 20 books. I've just finished reading my 50th book since Jan 20.
Way to go!!
Any recommendations!? Congrats btw
I had a similar goal. Book 58 this week for me.
You kind of picked the ideal year for such a goal.
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I spent 7 years in prison I read well over (I don't know actual number) 1,000 books. I read the classics of literature, poetry philosophy etc. I learned a second language, higher mathematics, and IT. Even got a hold of yoga and fitness books, made myself work out 5 days a week, getting myself ready for (yeah prison gladiator sht) Friday night fight night. Anyway like what you do. I encourage you to get swole and join a dojo, trust me it's just as rewarding as knowledge, the knowledge of yourself.
Wow thats awesome. What language did you learn?
@@mckaythayn7060 Español, Российский, and 日本語
Amazing 👍👏👏👏
same
@@dtronin3063 If you mean Russian, then it's Русский, not what you wrote. Still, that's pretty neat; have you learned speed reading techniques as well? If yes, can you suggest some books about the topic?
Always carry a book wherever you go, it doesn't take charging,data, power or anything just read it - Denzel Washington
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I read ebooks😅
@ Hemant Nimchatra
Hindus always try to show off. Do you want a cookie foe that???
No don’t preach and make everyone feel bad
@@danbill9165 why would u even feel bad,wtf?
2020: Internet discovers the value of reading books. Thenk.
Ahogy mondod
People in the 70's and earlier: That's what everyone did to pass the time.
Everyone over the age of 37 says, "duh" but glad you discovered this
also 2020: TikTok still exists
Ok boomer
I wasn't a book reader at all and due to this quarantine I started reading . Completed 5 till now , feels good .
unfortunately I have a hard time making it through a youtube video let alone a book
It takes time to rewire your brain, keep pushing!
Thanks to you man ..... It seriously depends on how interesting the book is. I just finished a book in a day
@@aayushdeo9143 is that possible?
@@aayushdeo9143 how much pages it has?
My mom and dad started my habit of reading by taking me to the library every week from before I was in kindergarten. First I was picking out books mom and dad read to me. Then I was starting to read books together with mom and dad. Then I began to read on my own, and it took off. I was insatiable. I had a vocabulary years ahead of my classmates. I was an ace at spelling and grammar. I learned things we weren't taught in school. But I also learned not to talk about it with anyone but my mother and grandparents. Dad didn't like too much reading. Kids at school didn't like reading at all. And even today, my reading is a solitary pleasure. Never bored during the coronavirus lockdown.
If I have kids I'm gonna do that! Thanks for sharing!!
you should become a writer. this was the best pragraph ive ever read.
@@DutchOrbit How kind of you! What a nice thing to say! (Mom and would be so pleased!)
Awesome dude, keep going..
By the level of your storytelling skills, I can see you are a reader. Has a nice and smooth structure to it.
I spent twenty years in prison and read hundreds of books during that time. I don’t remember the gist of most of them or even the titles but I do know my vocabulary improved exponentially.
May I ask how you ended up in prison?
You murdered someone?
Lol glad you’re out bud. Hope life outside is good to you.
I will do the same after i went to prison
@@huntergathereroutdoors2209 that’s a bad question dude.
I saw this video exactly 1 year ago and I was 14 last year. Before that I never read a book (also I wasn't able to understand English at that time). After I saw this and few more people encouraged me to read, I started reading books . The first book I read was about Richard Feynman, titled"Surely you're joking Mr. Feynman! ".I barely completed one chapter in a week or so. After a month I had finished that book and I had a very unusual feeling , like I never wanted this book to end! After a month , I bought three more books and completed three of them in one month. From then , I became a bibliophile. I read a book at night every single day. Gradually I had seen some self improvement in me.
1) I started to think
2) My imagination power increased
3) My English skills has improved
4) My social skills increased and anxiety slowly faded away
5) I got rid of social media and video games
6) I made new friends every week(with my books)...
7) I forgot what boredom feels like
Edit: currently I'm reading Shakespeare's Sonnet 116 ⊙﹏⊙....
@inerize thanks for motivating me and a lot of youngsters to read books(◍•ᴗ•◍)❤
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It's great! i just doubt about number (5) since we are discussing this on a social media platform😅
That's great! I used to be a bookworm but sometimes my time and mood not like before!
This is awesome! Thanks for sharing my friend! Keep up the good work
My teacher once told me this
"If you stop reading, you stop living ". I couldn't agree with him more now.
Indeed!
It’s a quote of Albert Einstein
I never used to read books but when I get into jail for 5 months and I read more than 60 books and even started working in the library to get the best ones
Really... woow ! Keep on 💪
That's awesome. Reminds me of The Shawshank Redemption lol
Hats of to you Sir!
Making the best out of a bad situation. Hats of sir!
Sounds like a lie
I read in three languages. Arabic, French and English, I juggle between the three languages, I read a thousands books before coming to USA , my English was zero , I had to study hard and read a hundreds of books, I am hooked to the English language, now I read or listen to Audio books on UA-cam bc I have eyes challenged, I can read any subjects and comprehend it , I am taking Coursera IT class, I never stop learning and books are my best friends.
Congratulations! You are not only wise, your intelligent!💪
Impressive! But don’t just learn try to convert your learning into a buisness .
PS : of course legitible buisness.
You can't use "A" before a plural word.
And you two above me - you're*.
Chapeau ! J'utilise la même méthode pour apprendre l'anglais l'espagnol et le suédois ! J'espère pouvoir m'installer au US un jours
Hey I want to start reading Arabic books, do you have any recommendations?
From a fellow reader.. My all time favourite quote “Reading is to the mind, as exercise is to the body” - Brian Tracy.
really nice quote ;) thanks
Im just getting into reading mainly because i heard it improves cognitif function and improve connections. I used to prefer sepcific articles on the internet
Yeah, but it's wrong:
Meditation is to the mind, as excercise is to the body.
Reading is to the mind, as learning a new sport every week is to the body.
Hear, hear!
A mind needs books like a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge. That is why I read so much. - Tyrion Lannister
And remember: "Those individuals that choose not to read, live once. Those individuals that read books live one thousand lives."
I wish I could like your reply 1,000 times.
Yes, sometimes peolpe ask me how I'm able to deal with my shitty reality each day with out going depressed. The answer is, I'm only dealing with reality for a few hours per day until I can rescue myself into books again
@@tally9166 it’s important to actually deal with reality, instead of avoiding it. Even if it’s with something beneficial like reading books.
@@TheVMbros Yes I agree but at the moment I'm just not ready to face mz reality yet.b
Here we go with the "I'm superior cause I read" bullshit, go fuck yourself
This is uncanny! This is exactly what I did when I was in college...and for the same reasons, too. I gradually drifted from reading English literature to developing a deeper appreciation for history, science, and philosophy. And, like you, I experienced a quantum level of growth in my understanding about myself and my life. Eventually, I became a writer, and that is what I still do for a living. Listening to you was like listening to a younger version of myself.
This is amazing! Thanks for sharing your story!
I really need to start reading
PatME bG you won’t regret it!
Damn that was so beautiful...
would you please recommend to us some books that you found exceptionally illuminating (in any aspect) ?
and what are the names of your books I'd love to check them.
Cheers!
Majd Sahmarany I would love to know that too!
A man who doesn't read only knows his own thoughts, but a man who reads can know everything. 📚
Well, the first part of this sentence was wise...
Not a strong finish, at all!
The wise man knows that he knows nothing.
@Florin Dragos Minculescu So, what are you upset about?
@Florin Dragos Minculescu Is English not your native language?
@Florin Dragos Minculescu that is beautiful
@Florin Dragos Minculescu have you by chance read the immortality key?
Not only books enables to expand your horizons. Example: after watching just a (apparently) random youtube video under which I write a comment now, I decided to read book a week as You said. Greetings.
Ikr! People might think that youtube is pointless but there are so many inspiring people to learn from!
Thanks for your inspiring comment!
Same here I haven't read many books since I came to NorthAmerica.
When i was a kid thanks to my parents I read most of Gabriel García Marquez,JJ benitez "the Trojan Horse series" and some other writers books in the late 80's and 90's that was back in South America.
I’ve decided to too! Just thought about it today after buying 5 books, and somehow was recommended this video - destiny!
UA-cam is guaranteed to WAKE this GENERATION UP. Finally, the masses are educated, and they live freer and more abundantly than ever before in human history. And for just 14 years, WE have been connected to this SHARED, Worldwide Experience, with near-instant communication.
Ben Franklin, himself, came up with this idea for the 250th Year of The Experiment in Self-Government (1776-2026), because WE (you too) have been tasked with the progressive perfection of Mankind -- God's composite of unique individuals with ascension promise.
But we will likely have to wait until 09/23/26, the autumn equinox of the US' and the Illuminati's 250th year -- unless the Epochal Eclipse April 8th 2024, does the trick. Either way -- exercise faith to get in shape for the Awakening.
I discovered reading this year during the pandemic. I never thought I'd learn so much from reading. I have read 15+ books this year alone and I'm so greateful for it. I want to read for life
Me too
Grateful *
you discovered it? didn’t read before hand?
@@ashan6011 It’s hard to believe, but there are some people who do not read books.
Only fifteen?
I can tell from my experience that reading for the sake of quantity does not help at all. Rereading a book after a while helped me understand and reflect way better and more profound upon the content. Also take notes and develop new question when you read. Slow but consistent reading beats any reading marathon.
Tru dat!
agreeeeeedddd
I'm totally agree with you, the point it's not the time you employed to read a book or how many books you've read
It is useful though if the topic is familiar and looking for little tweaks
Taking notes is making learning stressful and there's little need for that. Agree about re-reading.
It’s hard to control self-educated persons.
Especially if one of those books is the Bible, and especially the Book of Daniel.
@@user-if1de8pt2j no necessary though.... But why will you learn maths of university level, if you got your field which is unexplored by you... And does this dude has free time to read many subjects,in my country people go in depths to their field of interest which can give them profit...
@youtube watcher It is not useless but it is intentionally brainwashing. The Bible is a framework on how to deal with relationships, hardships, death, etc and teaches service and love. It's easier for your mind to bare that you will go to heaven in the afterlife.
@@andya2665 you do know how the KJV was created right?
@youtube watcher You are aware that it created the foundations of the best nations, right?
I have noticed that my memory increased by reading actively not passively.
Mortimer Adler
What do you mean by reading actively and passively?
@@bungcoba6956 Google it
@@Qualifiable No, I would like to know his/her own definition
bung coba reading while focused instead of just skimming or doing something else at the same time
11 books in July. 0% regret, 100% delighted.
Exactly!
@Giovanni Mancini Atomic Habits - James clear
Playing with Fire - Scott Rieckens
The Win Without Pitching Manifesto - Blair Enns
Pricing Creativity - Blair Enns
ReWork - Jason Fried
The Business of Expertise - David C. Baker
7 Strategies for Wealth and Happiness - Jim Rohn
Socratic Selling - Kevin Daley
The Brand Flip - Marty Neumeier
Think and Grow Rish - Napoleon Hill
Getting Real - 37 Signals
I read seven books in 12 weeks while working on my very demanding master's degree and a full-time job. Overall I am at my 15th book this year, and my goal was one per month. The point is, it becomes effortless. It drastically improved my ability to concentrate. While at first, I was reading some paragraphs or sentences twice, now I am fully in it for chapters. I was always a reader, but I am twice an immigrant, so starting in a non-native language was challenging every time. Now it doesn’t matter; I read in the three languages that I speak, and I am only worried that my to-read list is longer than I will have time in my lifetime. Not sure why this video showed up in my feed, but I hope it motivates others to read.
Dana K. - Can you tell me how you learned the other languages? I'm SO frustrated with trying and failing. French, Italian and some Arabic are my choices.
Moi S First, I had the advantage of living in the countries that spoke the languages, so I got to communicate and practice. But the practice with people comes a bit later.
Starting with the basics is the challenging part, and it can be frustrating. You have to learn the basic communication sentences, at the same time, watch movies in that language with subtitles of the language (even though you won’t understand most of it listen to catchphrases you studied). Listen to songs and then print lyrics and translate them. The advantage of songs is that when you keep listening to them, you remember the words. And then, when you develop some comfort around distinguishing the sounds of the language, you start reading, kids' books, gradually increasing to more complex texts.
There is no “easy” way. But your brain is like a muscle; at first, it is painful and challenging, but then it expands, and slowly it becomes familiar, and your mind stops resisting.. persistency is the key. I would strongly recommend to listen to/ read about/ watch things that interest you. That is because your brain wants to save energy and will resist as is, so we at least can help by focusing on interesting subjects.
Also! Start with one of them!!
Btw I too want to learn Arabic and Spanish (I know just a few sentences in both)
@@danak5958 - Thanks. I haven't read a couple of your points before. Best of luck on the Arabic. My tip on it is to know which style of Arabic they are using. I'm focusing on Egyptian, the most widely understood. :)
@Dana K @Moi s may I know why are you guys even interested in learning other languages?!
@@xasma.x1786 - I find it is useful in understanding others as well as powerful for getting ahead in the world in general.
Benefits after reading books:-
1)World starts expanded.
2)My ability to think improved.
3) I became more self aware.
4) My sense of possibility grew.
5)Start obviously.
6) Choose books you like obviously.
I'm sorry, but if your summmarizing a 7 minute video, then whoever needs this information needs reading more than ever.
Thanks, I couldn't stand the dude's accent.
I’m such an introvert. All I have is UA-cam and books
@@Mila-yg1df How? I'd like to be more extroverted.
You just need a right person to predispose you
Same with me, after graduation I really have to face the world with no friend. I just have UA-cam for learning new things and of course some of my books.
I love introverts
#notlikeothergirls
You can’t read book without reflecting , the more u read the more you reflect
Exactly!
So true. Self-reflection is needed now more than ever too with people passing blame instead of looking inward.
(regarding your comment about reflecting when reading). That is the problem with TV. Images and ideas come at us so FAST, you can't stop and REFLECT on them. It's called "BRAINWASHING."
Reading has changed me as a person. I'm more observant, more tolerant of other people's perspectives and ideas, I'm more fascinated by the world, I'm a better communicator, and I feel like I know more about a wide variety of subjects including about different parts of the world and their culture than before. Most importantly, I'm way more curious about anything and everything.
Why do you think books spark your curiosity that much?
@@OutsideOurCave I think because of my reading, I know there are entire worlds out there (or not there but are pure fantasies) that I wouldn't have ever imagined had I not read about them. For example, I couldn't not have imagined about a desert planet called Arrakin that produces the most coveted spice called Melange or that in one of Roald Dahl's story, a scientist attempts to measure the weight of the soul (isn't that absurd? But so fascinating). I now have an instiable thirst for knowledge for the sake of it (not to become a better person or to gain wisdom but just knowing about things because I can) and I'm beyond grateful for that. My inner world is all the more richer for that.
@@noopcoup4940 Thank you for that answer. :)
I have also the same purpose to kn and understand much ✌💪
@v ca I'm like you. I'm an introvert too. I think reading has helped me in the sense that the few times I do speak up, I'm able to articulate better than I used to not just because of a better vocabulary but because my thinking is more structured.
When our boys were little, at elementary school, they had a Reading Book Competition. Each one of our boys read a book a day sometimes more. Both counted in at over 300 books during the school year. Today, they still read for the love of it. Both are very intelligent and thoughtful. I believe it did broaden their horizons especially as they got older.
What an amazing experience it was !!!!!
I should start reading. Does it matter whether I read fiction or nonfiction to improve my mind?
Willingness to learn is what's actually needed for studies.
Not just study same can be applied on other field too
That willingness would be so wonderful to see among more of my fellow Americans again. It’s been a little over a decade since I’ve seen it. (But reading a book during lecture? Universities don’t promote reading?!?)
So true
so true. more often than not you see students complaining about how information that they're learning isn't practically, and that they'd want to learn if the material was more so; however most of the time it's simply the student's unwillingness to learn anything beyond what they already know. it's quite disheartening to see, especially since i used to be a bit like that, so it's a bit personal
@@aspiringice it's alright friend, most of the time we go through it then realise the right way to do it.
As a child and a young man I was an avid reader. Somehow, over the years I let myself become seduced by the tv (and now the Internet), and I all but abandoned books. Your video has inspired me to put down the remote, set aside the mouse, and take up reading again in earnest..... Wish me luck!
That's amazing! Glad to hear that it had an effect. Good luck!
I'm not a fan of them but have u thought of listening to an audio book as u go to bed? I enjoy listening to other things, just not so much books
@@kor6bigtime592, yes. When I'm painting in my studio I have, sometimes, listened to them. I plan on doing this lots more going forward.
I was in the same situation. I decided I was gonna read 12 books this year and I'm already finished 6 books. I am now reading 2 books concurrently, have 3 more books pending to be read and another 3 waiting to be shipped 😊
Me too. I yearned to read but life and work took my mind away from it. Now I find I’m impatient with reading. Wish I could change
Now im really beginning to realise that books really are our BEST FRIENDS.
Harshita they really are and my grandfather told my father that and father passed the lesson to me too
Watch the movie good will hunting
I tend to re read certain books when I know I need them in my life. Certain characters can strengthen you. That’s for sure.
Books are a great investment 🥰🥰
truly
When someone says "I don't read books" like it's a badge of honour or something, it makes me sad. They're missing out on so much.
'I don't make music', 'I don't play games', 'I don't travel, sport, party or BOOKS etc etc. Everyone is missing out on soo much. But you can't have all... Just make sure you have an hobby you like and one you enjoy without the feeling you must do it for someone else.
I just can't get myself to pick up a book:)
A lot of people nowadays literally think that reading and litteracy are racist and evil and that ignorance is bliss.
@@arcticfox5118 - Not a lot of people at all, just a CERTAIN KIND of really stupid people.
@@sirrathersplendid4825 Have you met your average person nowadays? Seems like 90% of the people i meet anymore think that any kind of basic sense, litteracy, or basic problem solving are stupid wastes of time. The 10 odd percent who aren't, usually have a stick so firmly lodged up their collective asses you can see leaves when they talk.
If I had a dollar for every time someone said, “How do you know that?” I’d be rich. He’s right. Read. Spend time reading and it’ll open up your mind to the possibilities which lay just beyond the reach of those who don’t. And then you’ll find yourself in a league of others...and your life will then begin to change. Best advice on the internet.
I doubt it
You did not read.
You consumed any other trash.
Hence all your clichees.
That also happens to me. I read at least 5 books a month, but not only books, anything in sight!! The guys above are just jealous.
@@jpgrumbach8562 Learn how to spell first before critisizing somebody who can.
This is my motivation🤩🤩
I HATED reading and never imagined that I could ever enjoy it. But quarentine happened and now I’ve read over 40 books in this period. It is truly life changing. I truly think that you should start with the classics. Dostoiévski, Tolstoi, Orwell, Kafka, Camus, Hemingway. Can’t go wrong with that! If I, of all people, did this, you can to!
Train Your Mind To Be Successful: Attract and get anything you want in life www.amazon.com/dp/B089TZTLR1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_0x3mFb4X8WQ1J
Start reading some Serbian literature!
WOW AMAZING.
I love reading! It's my ultimate favourite hobby! It really broadens your perspective a lot and teaches a lot of life lessons. Reading is awesome. Never give it up! 😍
@@swethasrinivasan6923 thank youuuuuuuuu☺☺
Self control: It's kingship and majesty is a must read.
I recommend The Urantia Book for truth-seekers. But don't plan on reading it in one week. I began with Paper 62. Paper 66 is also quite interesting. Available to read online at their dot org site.
Thanks man. I need this...badly
@Puritania what's that, fiction?
3:00 “new roads ...were created”
Beautiful! Yes! Taking in *new information* doesn’t simply give you further clarity on the roads you already travel, it shows you roads you didn’t previously know. It can even show you how to MAKE new roads where there aren’t any.
Great statement!
I love reading, man. This might sound weird but I see books as magic. Someone‘s life work or work that took years is condensed into hours for the reader and that simply amazing to me. There’s two things that have a great influence on us: the books we read and the people we are friends with!
You are that what you consume.
Please Read about Spirituality, how to turn a lucid dream into an astral projection, Opening the third Eye, buddhism, Meditation these kinda themes interest me and helped me out of depression 💜☯️✨ may they show you the light of life too 💛🌈💫
love ya 🦄🌸✨
Be careful with the whole astral projection and third eye. I’ve heard it has some very bad spiritual consequences so please be careful
@@nyzer1620 Read the Holy Bible, the Word of God!
Oh no, spiritual bullsh*t again. Can't you people realize that you're just entering a normal trance?
I think the school librarian wants to adopt me. I can read at least two books in a day.
I’ve been reading a book a week for 63-years. I don’t know how to live without reading. This year, I discovered Audible. So, whatever happens I can still enjoy books.
Wish I could be like you.i haven't read a book in last 6 months.i don't have the patience that's the first problem.and can't deal with who i am.i wish if I can skip my 20s and go to my 60s I will definitely do that.cant figure what I'm doing my life right now.
God bles you Sir
Good job
Do you feel any different from other people since you reading all this Time ?
Any useful abilty you aquired from Reading ?
Thanks for your answer
@Pikku-Karhu Ruttunen currently I'm 24. All I ever have my parents who supports me everything.i mean I dropped out of college and I did take courses which I like and they supported me for that.but after taking things i like ,I am like someone who lost interest in everything after a particular time.j don't know what I am doing in right now.wish I could read something that can show me how life really is.
@@asifjabbar1226 i am in the same situation as your except I'm 30, I feel so lost.ughhh
One should not forget that the main purpose of education is not only knowledge but action as well.
Learning equals behaviour change!
Underrated comment
Only problem with being smart is you start to feel like the only sober person at a party where everyone's intoxicated.
Giving too much credit. Don't need to be smart just simply self aware and have Un-common sense.
@@brucelston exceedingly rare these days none the less
Best feeling in the world
That is not a problem. I am a solution, being the only one capable of taking care of anyone and everyone. It's a joy to be the solution. Keep reading (: God uses His children mightly.
@@bsifez it's great for problem solving, but you know as well as I do 98% of humans arent interested in solutions. They just want drama and that to me is the exhausting part.
Great post!
I had this exact same experience 25 years ago as a young medical professional.
I committed to reading dense, technical articles and writing “take-home messages” about each article and summarizing the contents into a one-sentence or a one line summary.
I completed several hundred of these over the course of the next few years and the result is that I leapfroged my top competition and became famous within my own specialty.
This Comment Section is so motivating ❤️❤️
No strangers seen keyboard fighting 😂😜
That's the power of book readers🔥
Let's go!
Hey man, fuck you and your books. My books are superior.
@@this_mfr 😁
@@this_mfr 😂😂😆👍
I want to throw a book at someone's head now.
During my first year of junior college I read a 25 volume set of Encyclopedia Britannica that I had purchased from my secondhand store for five dollars. It was the greatest investment I ever made in my own education and 25 years later I still consider it one of my greatest accomplishments.
The Glokage Good question. I went to college in the early 90s before the Internet and I needed information for a report that I was writing so I use the encyclopedia. I found so much information in the encyclopedia I just decided to read all of them.
1. be introvert
2. be curious
3. be patient
"Read what you love until you love to read" ~ Naval Ravikant
That's really important. Don't force yourself to read anything: only read what you're interested in and, you'll find, over time, that one subject leads to another, and the things you wouldn't have read before become more interesting and you find yourself reading those too
Ravi🥰🥰🥰
I learned to read when I was 6 and have never stopped reading ever since. In fact, I have stopped buying books, because I had so many (I gave away more than 3000 books when I moved the last time!). Today, I get all the books I read from the several libraries we have here. I also have access to a state library, as they are called here, that can provide almost every book ever written. So cool :)
I am so glad I got the kindle app on my phone, I dread to think how many books I would have in my flat now if I hadn't.
@@solatiumz yep. U dont need a big books space in ur house anymore, just a decent tech device. U can access and store much much more
My aunt got me a book club subscription back in the 70s when I was in elementary. Been reading ever since. I look around at people who never read and I am so thankful to her and to my mom who took us to the library every weekend
How old are you now? 7?
Guys, google "zLibrary". No need to thank me.
I really like the “divide by 7” strategy. Seems obvious but I didn’t even think of that. I was just reading one chapter a day, but I like this method more and now I’m inspired. Great video!
I personally prefer the divide by 0 strategy
@@mysecondaccount7887 the answer to that isn't 0.
@@nexuscross3233 It's undefined. Which means I can read as many pages per stage as I please thank you very much!
@@mysecondaccount7887 Your welcome 😊
@@nexuscross3233 Well this is wholesome 😊
If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.
This is also why most people don't like to swim.
What does this mean?
@@richtexas4431 That you look at problems in a limited way if you don't know the different perspectives. And therefore you only know 1 solution to an issue that may have many more and even better solutions.
@@mikeryan1043 thanks
@@richtexas4431 np
I love reading, it opens up a world of possibilities.
Oh waw.... 😍 SO DEEP...
Chup be chutiye
You think that youtube videos can give you the same benefits than books if the main purpose is learn?
Would you say audio books and reading are around the same?
@@blion3d no, book are much more deep and accurate in concept that is beneficial for your life.
I’m already at the point where I prefer reading over TV, Internet and other things. I think I’m addicted.
Same here
And that’s a good addiction. :)
Jenot
that's why you're watching youtube
I feel the same way. I have been trying to get interested in streaming shows, but I always feel like I would rather read a book. Also, when I try to go to the movie theater, I always wind up wishing that I had just picked up the book version instead.
@@izzybell6735 oh izzy this is my dream.
I have never enjoyed reading. I find myself skipping lines, falling asleep, getting headaches and have just always dreaded it. I recently started listening to audio books and I absolutely love it. My husband said it’s not the same as reading a physical book, but it’s the first time I’ve ever found enjoyment in books.
I think I can relate to both you and your husband's point of view. I myself just got started on audio books and I find them to be a quite effective for gaining new knowledge especially when using headphones.
I think the major difference between both methods is that when reading a book you have to be actively engaged in the activity of reading, which helps with build your focus and attention span whereas consuming knowledge from an audio book doesn't encourage focus as your eyes can easily pick up something distracting which can cause your mind to stray causing you to miss important info
But in conclusion, they are both effective methods, whichever works for you you should go for. What's important is gaining new knowledge.
The method of learning doesn't matter, what you do with what you've learned does..
As someone somewhat specialized in reading and learning I can tell you your husband is absolutely wrong!
@@vee2524 well....this is not correct. You can actually read every single letter and word while you think about something else. You finish the page and you have no idea what you've just read
@@Gramasz I agree with you on that, so i guess it's safe to say that consuming knowledge in the form of an audiobook is more effective than reading
I bet your vocabulary grew significantly as well! I did the same for 18 months and one thing i noticed was how quickly I could read by the end of it. Its kind of like you learn what parts of the book you can skim through and what parts you need to focus on, while understanding all of it. Which was huge for me because I had a really hard time learning when I was young and never once thought I would enjoy reading so much.
Great job man!
"...The System seems to be designed to take the life out of learning..." Bingo.
I’ll will be starting this challenge tomorrow morning. Oct 15
I was thinking the exact same thing. Good luck! You got this.
me too - good luck
I’m starting today
Good luck everyone! I’m starting today, October 18 :)
🤔 what do you guys think about us creating an accountability group? To keep the motivation up. 🤔
I will be starting tomorrow morning 19th Oct
I have photos my parents took of me at various ages when I was a child asleep in bed surrounded by my stuffed animals and the books I read to them every night. (My sister, with whom I shared the room also heard them, but I was reading to my stuffed animals!) Both my parents were avid readers, as well. Something I learned from my father was to keep a list of all the books I'd read and who had written them. I added my own commentary about what I thought of the book, insights I'd gained, etc. As I read through those lists, I can see many of the things that have shaped who I am now. I'm incredibly thankful to my parents who taught me a love for good books -- poetry, fiction, and non-fiction. My life is much richer as a result.
Wow Tina. I am a Dad of two young girls. Even amongst these times of Roblox and tablets one of my daily jobs is to go and extract a book from under the sleeping face of my babies (8 and 10). They devour books and it's a huge part of their life. In the modern world this seems a rare thing and it's something I am personally working on. Your comment makes me feel very good about the impact their love for reading could have on them. Thank you.
You are so lucky..
@@paulhope7298 You sound like a great dad. They're lucky to have a father who feeds their curiosity.
Reading a book a week is like trying to go to the gym 3 times a week. Tough when first started but gets easier as you get going.
no reading a book a week is like going to the gym every day :/ its easy to go to the gym 4+ times a week but reading a whole book a week is literally impossible for me :(
@@152-p8z I hear ya. Lol
@@152-p8z you could read a book by a year but make sure you make it count at the end of it.
Yung? Plato? Or just some good ole fashion bullllshit
Reading a book a week is like trying a new training program every week. The results may vary ;)
I've been reading and writing everyday for 2 years straight now. I'd be honest, I expected nothing, I still do not, but those books gave me more than I could have ever asked for.
Like what?
Any recommendation my dude?
Recommendation of what?
@@klimmerst overall a greater life satisfaction. This short space and limited time shall not allow me to expand upon that.
@@ujjalmajumdar618 Recommendation of books you read..
Reading classic literature this year and I’m blown away: war and peace, 100 years of solitude, oryx n crake, blindness
Yep. I know what you mean.
@@KN-cool i think thats why i love it so much
Abdallah Smith ... ಠ_ಠ
100 Years of Solitude was unbearable for my taste. Quit about 1/3 of the way thru. Most classics are legit. Loving Dostoyevsky at the moment.
I absolutely adored Leo Tolstoy- Death of Ivan Ilych
I think someone has already quoted this but imma say it: “A mind needs books like a sword needs a whetstone, if it’s to keep its edge. That’s why I read so much.” ~ Tyrion Lanister, Game of Thrones
😁👍
Jon snow
Pls suggest some books to enhance my vocabulary
@@komrahtminkal2359 u could read any book
Komraht Minkal my biggest advice: watch movies or play your favorite games in your target language (if the game has the target language) REALLY sinks it in bro
I read 20k comments a day!!
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I am doing this from 30 years . Now I can read 300 pages per day, mostly online books , articles and researches and my favourite subjects are philosophy , psychology , sociology, history, science, physic, astronomy, medicine , Buddhism , politic .....
To Be or To Have is not a question anymore ....
How to not forget what I read?
If you are reading 300 pages a day you are not reading, sorry.
I read a book a day for about 6 months. The books avg page 200-300...I am so surprised other people were doing this too! My peers called me absolutely crazy lol.
@@Sjwolves19 how long does it take to finish the book? How many hours I mean?
@@danary2241 When I first started it took up to 12 hours. Now I can finish it in a good 2-3 hours. Contrary to popular belief, it isn't skim reading, so you can actually memorize what you are reading. It's important to note that I am old skool. I prefer books over anything tech related.
I once did roughly a book a week for I don't know how many years but reading every day for nine years and missing only six days that entire time. I often wonder how some people are able to live without reading
That's amazing! You should be the one doing the video!
It’s just like.... what’s the point if you’re not educating yourself? There’s no difference between binging tv and binging fiction books. If you spend all your time reading, you’re probably not learning any skills to put to use. And if you are you’re wasting the knowledge by not using those skills and instead continuing reading.
@@TheSCPStudio people can have alot of spare time in the western world. We spend it mindlessly on the internet. I think some reading can be a healthy addition. I completely cut out sugar / junk food, I exercise once a day (cycling, running, weights etc) cut out alcohol and coffee, and have recently added reading. And feel better. I think reading is a positive step, rather than a backward step. I agree with this video but I can see where you're coming from, becoming a book worm to escape from reality isn't serving much purpose? I doubt that's what the video is about though, add it as part of other changes.
@@TheSCPStudio You draw conclusions that are not based on the content of my post. You assume that reading every day necessarily implies bingeing or that the books being read were novels and that it is wrong to read fiction. You also restrict the purpose of reading to acquiring skills. Lastly, you started by representing reading as being opposed to acquiring an education when reading is indeed one means of acquiring an education, to wit self-education.
@@mryan4452 Being a bookworm is no different from being a hardworker at any task, be it carpentry, managing a business, or practising a musical instrument. And being a bookworm may be necessary to being productive in today's knowledge-driven economy. Some of the most productive people in the world are bookworms, Warren Buffet and Bill Gates being famous examples.
Watch me as a slowly get up from my bed and grabbing a book that I started reading a century ago and never finished it. To now committed to finish it then start another. For the first time I am happy a random video was suggested to me. Thanks
:)
Investing in yourself can't let to take anyone from you. It will be your forever asset.
Motivational words, but truth is it can be taken. What if i invest in myself and get hit by a train before benefiting from investments?
@@YaBetterCallBabu07 Look Dear Rich Dad said that Don't take risks WITH your Life But Take Risks IN your Life.
Accident by train or Nature is risking with life not risking in life. That's the answer.
@@mahirkhan8945 I hear ya. Although really, accidents happen so people don't have control of whether they accidentally die. They can just lessen the risk of that occurring, but it's necessary to take risks to live and be happier. I suppose the lesson is to invest a little bit in the future, but make sure you mostly enjoy the present because tomorrow's not guaranteed.
Albert Einstein once said: “Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school.”
But he also said: “Reading, after a certain age, diverts the mind too much from its creative pursuits. Any man who reads too much and uses his own brain too little falls into lazy habits of thinking.”
Hmmm, that’s interesting
@@markuzzepeda2102 my exact thought
I would suggest learning proggramming . I think is much more potent than reading when it comes to activating your brain , especially in problem solving.
@@heylana719 yeah because reading is a way of educating one self but reading too much leads to the reader to act upon or think upon only on what they have read therefor limiting their own creative thoughts, bro Einstein is a genius
Then again Einstein was known to be very lazy, any shortcut was good enough for him
Reading is one of these habits that seems boring at the start, but becomes increasingly interesting the more you do it.
Hmm.. I'll keep that in mind as I take this challenge
You've just described one of the big reasons why some families choose to homeschool... to keep our kids' curiosities alive and to nurture a love of learning.
bro, I read so much when I was homeschooled. I have not read a book in like 3 years.
I’m 63 years old and haven’t read anything in the past 40 years that wasn’t related to my profession. At some point during this covid mess I started reading and have read about 20 books in the last few months. Nothing life changing, all fiction but it beats wasting away in front of the TV or computer.
Nah, i would say its the same thing. It's just a different medium. You're basically watching a little tv show on your book/memory.
Nothing wrong with it, but id say its the same thing.
Educational book/tv i think would be a "better" waste of your time because you are actually making yourself knowledgable. And if you have knowledge, then you have value.
The more you know, the more skills you have up your imaginary resume.
@@nonenone2669 reading and watching tv is definitely not the same, they don’t have the same effects on your brain
@@user-xh4vd8rp5j what are the differences in brain effect?
@@nonenone2669 reading books helps you build your focus and attention span, something that is hard to do nowadays because of the constant social media and tv consumption. When reading, you have to be focused to actually understand what you’re reading and not just go through words but with tv you don’t actually need to be focused
@@user-xh4vd8rp5j really? Feel like you do have to focus when watching tv. Its lile going to watch a movie and not paying attention to it and then thinking you will know what the movie was about. You wont know.
I haven't been quite doing a book a week, but I started listening to Audible in the car right before I started grad school. I had a busy schedule and there were many days where my 1 hour+ of commuting was the closest thing I got to free time during the entire day, so I didn't want to waste it. 3 years later and I've gone through over 100 books, the vast majority being nonfiction books written by experts in their field.
for some reason I can't absorb audiobooks unless I'm really focusing for some reason. Otherwise it's exactly like when you start reading and you keep going but you don't retain anything
I think youtube is trying to tell us something by putting this video on my home page,
Great video👌🏼
Thanks 🙌🙌🙌
I am also wondering how it came 😊
A book a week:
*Laughs in Tolstoy's War and Peace*
Six months Reading this. Im in the midle. Interesting however i prefer Dostoievski.
@@PauloRoberto-ly8kp my favourite is defo crime and punishment
@@Adam-ne2qo nice one. I go crazy about the idiot. You must take note and timelapse each name and nickname, otherwise you get lost. Sorry my english im brazilian.
@@PauloRoberto-ly8kp your english is good dont worry! But I already got lost with the names from Crime and Punishment so making notes is a good idea. I'll make sure to check The Idiot out I've been meaning to come round to that.
@@Adam-ne2qo Have a nice reading Adam.
I'm so proud of my husband! He has always admired and looked up to me as I read constantly at least every other day, but he finds it very discouraging and difficult for him to read, because he's dyslexic. I suggested that he uses a free library audiobook app, and he must have read/listened to 10-15 audiobooks so far this month! 👏❤️
Awesome man. Been doing it for almost 5.5 months going strong, feel amazing
I am 17, and so far I've read more than 200+ books, actually, I don't remember the correct figure... I got the habit of reading, when I first read Tintin back in 2016, it was an amazing journey since than, books are now part of my survival 😁, probably I'll consider it's the best habit I got, and those who are beginning, I must say to you, all the best......
Divyanshu M. That’s amazing. I’m 16 and I also really enjoy reading. It’s not the trend here in the Netherlands, but I’m just addicted to the insights reading gives me. Keep it up!
U r Bengali?
@@komrahtminkal2359 No, I am not bengali, my native state Is UK and currently I am residing in delhi
@KaNaK bhaisab itni bakchodi
@KaNaK and lmao, bengali zaruri nahi Indian ho lol
Last year I set a goal of 20 books and I didn’t get to it. In 2020 I really wanted to try hard and set my goal to 25... I am currently starting book 44 and I feel great. I’ve had slow months, I havent read anything the past two months but I truly feel great about my progress.
Three years ago I started a reading binge. The first book I read was a history of the rock band Nirvana. Since then, I've expanded into philosophy, mindfulness, history, politics and lots of fiction. Reading also has opened my mind to a level learning I never imagined.
Don't make reading your excuse for procrastination.
True, but also: Don't make work your excuse for not developing yourself personally by not reading. Plus, being a well rounded and educated person almost certainly increases the quality of your work, given it has any meaning and complexity to it whatsoever (many jobs have not, but that is part of a different conversation). Every single person I have ever met who excels at what they are doing and really left a mark reads voraciously. It is the number one activity you can engage it to get your creative juices going, for creativity often comes from applying concepts from one area to another.
An oddly simple video I wasn’t expecting but highly enjoyed due to its simplicity. Lots of obvious tips which is actually good because it just solidifies my thoughts of “should I read a book a week?” It’s currently my goal even before I saw this video and has expanded to a book every other week. I don’t want to be reading so much though that I start a book and realize I don’t remember what I just read in the book before... either way, reading is good for you whether it’s a book a week, every other week, once a month, or a few times a year. Get into reading. You won’t regret it.
The reason I started to read book is because I wanted to improved my vocabulary, speech , reading comprehension and understanding the language. I have my own routine, I read book every single day for atleast 1 hour then I read them out loud so that it will improve my speech. Sometimes I got bored out of reading english books but I always keep reminding myself to read alot because someday all my effort has it’s reward. Thank you for your insight about how reading a book will improve your overall learning.
Which books would you recommend to start with for the first 6 weeks? 😊
Has it helped ?
Sunshine For me I wouldn’t recommend any book but a book that has an english words. Personally, I read books about self help, not only it will help me understand the concepts of my being but also it helps me to improve my reading, speech and writing sentences in english form.
LionStreet TM. Yes it helps but there is till much to learn because I haven’t master the english yet.
This is exactly what I was needing to hear. I have felt complacent and feel that my mind is becoming numb with the lack of engagement. I think I may be up for this challenge and see where it will lead me. Thanks for the upload.
I believe everyone has a reason to start reading books. Like most people, I found a book the interests me and ever since that I'm been reading nonstop. The only thing stopping me is that I don't really like to read online so I'll have to borrow books.
If you spend time reading your book and stepping into what the characters are feeling you might have found a book you're interested in. The deeper you go into your book, you start to become a character of the book. This shows that you not just read because you have to but you enjoying it and that's the besting about reading books.
Wow!!!!! You just made my day.... I notice that whn you read with understanding you trually becomes the character of that book
True story, i removed my tv for 5 years and started to surround myself with books. It was one of the best decisions i’ve ever made! Thank you for sharing your journey via this video!
"You know, if you've got the aptitude, you should join the Mage's College in Winterhold."
It is so strange that I was making a pledge to myself earlier this week to read books regularly - mainly to improve my english, keep away from the internet and fix my brain fog situation. I've procrastinated way too many times by now and I take this video recommendation as a sign from the universe and I'll start reading a book every 2 weeks if not every week starting today. Thank you for sharing your experience with us and I hope you don't mind if I come back here and give updates on my reads every two weeks under this comment. Thanks again my friend. I wish to be like you some day
will wait for your updates.good luck
Me 2
So...how’s the progress?
Very interesting! However, I'd like to know some more details:
1) Like how many pages had a book on average when you just started out.
2) Would you recommend physical books or an e-Reader to start with.
3) Is it better to start with some easy books? For example, I have some specific topics I'm really interested in, but they're hard to understand and thus overwhelm me when I would read them.
4) I feel like my reading tempo is really slow. This comes down to about 10 pages per hour, maybe closer towards 20 if the content isn't too hard. I feel like I really know the content of the book though, so I guess the faster I would read, the lower the comprehension. What was your reading speed when starting out and what's it at now?
5) Did you schedule certain "reading hours" when starting out to get into the habit of reading? Maybe you still do that now but I guess it becomes second nature after a while.
One thing I like to mention for people wanting to read more like me; cut the dopamine stuff from activities such as gaming. They're the reason you're probably less likely to read because it "bores" you. The real reason is that gaming is a very high dopamine activity and other activities with a lower level of dopamine(such as reading), won't interest you anymore.
I'm curious to your answers!
Cheers, Arne
1) Most books have about 200 pages give or take depending on the subject.
2) Start with physical books so it's easier for you to get into (upfront cost is lower) and you can see real time progress of your learning.
3) Start with books that are considered "easy" or "broad" in the topics you are interested in. This will allow you to get a brief overview before you dive deep into the topic by reading more complicated books on the subject.
4) Don't worry about reading speed right now. Just make sure you aren't talking words out all the time as talking is slower than reading with your eyes. Also don't worry if you are unable to read a book a week. If you force yourself to do to much the habit most likely will not stick with you and you will eventually give up.
5) Try to set a time (sometime in the morning/evening) to read. Don't worry about how long you will be reading for just make sure it's not too much when your first start so the habits sticks like I mentioned above. Try not to set a time during the middle of the day as you will more likely get interrupted than if you read in the morning/evening.
I dont agree that reading books has low l3vel of dopamine...im reading a book a weekand i started 6months ago and it got me super addicted to it that i dont want to sleep if i havent read b4 i sleep.
@@limon8900 u
1- 30 a day or so
2- Whatever works for you
3- Yeah, your interest will expand over time
4- No worries, it will get better. I'm not sure about my reading speed.
5- Yup, I took it as going to the gym.
Limon 😁 Indeed! Excellent advice. Thank you.
Currently reading Can’t Hurt me by David Goggins. Powerful. Impactful. Literally has me ready to change my life... for the better!!!!
It is a powerful book. The audiobook is well worth it even if you have the physical book. It’s like an interview where David will interject the man reading his book to discuss things even further.
I’m currently reading it too! Conquer the mind
Amazing book! The pig!!
Who cares
Me too
Jesus, I know people that haven't read a single book in the last 30 years.
@@GANDE52 nope
@@GANDE52 so imagine if someone read a lot AND also learn a from the street and from other people, why choose one if you can do both
@Kylo Ren Doyle it depends what you are reading and why. Don't buy into the hype of reading a book every week... That's just to make affiliate sales.
@@GANDE52 right books come from others observations or thoughts. I think personal thought, experimentation, observations and books intertwined are formidable.
Most people I know never read a book in their entire life
This is something that I did subconsciously without paying any active Attention and in my way sometimes I feel left out in front of colleagues,friends and classmates but people like you always help me recall that being different is not being special in a awkward way but it’s all about being unique. A very rejuvenating video by the way. Thank you 👍
Reading anything you want is unpressurised learning, unlike tedious university reading.
I used to read so much, studying English literature in my 30’s was such a buzz. I’ve completely stopped now as I have a small child and have almost no time alone. I miss those days of picking up a book and expanding my mind... your video has inspired me to start again.
आशा हिंदी तो नहीं भूल गए studying English literature 😂
arre aunty,
kya kroge itn padke, youtube chalo aish kro
Reading started as an escape for me back in late elementary school and for a while was the only thing keeping me from killing myself. Grades, people, myself, nothing mattered for the brief moment I was somebody else living in a different world. At the start of middle school I read fantasy and sci-fi on my kindle instead of paying attention in class... a habit which I paid for until I dropped out of high-school. For the couple years afterward it was just nihilism, books, pot, and long retail-hours for me. I barely remember it to be honest - all I know is that times were tough, mentally speaking anyways.
At some point, however, I woke up from my stupor and started self-teaching myself math. Now-a-days, after having gotten back to the system and college, I have become more and more thankful for the passion I developed through my childhood. What started as a way to avoid school became the habit that has kept my mind sharp through dumb decisions and, although it may be too early to be sure, is the habit that has salvaged my entire life.
Through thick and thin, books have always been there for me. They are the one friend I know will never leave me. And if you let them, they will pass the same gift on to you.
Keep reading, and keep growing. If there is one thing the video and I agree on, it's that you'll thank yourself later.
Whoa. Good for you for re-building your life and to keep reading alive for yourself. You're incredible.
people like you are why I read comments. i can tell youre a very intelligent person just by the way you talk, how you described your hobby. the way you feel about reading is exactly how i feel about my hobby(gaming). even when you described the couple of years after you dropped out, it hit home for me. reading your comment has given me hope because ive been gaming my whole life and im afraid its destroying my life, i feel like i should let go but at the same time i feel like im close, like everything will pay off. reading this comment has given me some more fuel. maybe enough for me to wake up. thank you. I wont forget this moment. the moment i was on the toilet at 430 am and stumbled across this gem of a comment
Cool Story bro
Thanks for sharing your story