@@RCWaldun me, a russian: stares at classics anxiously (chapters in russian books are huge and usually much bigger than in english ones) (i know what i'm talking about i've read both)
I have to agree, I’m a big lover of classics myself. Middlemarch is another that I have on my shelf but haven’t yet read; I recently finished Ulysses and think I have almost conquered my ‘fear’ of bigger books, so I reckon I’ll be digging into that one pretty soon!
It definitely adheres to the idea-above-story pattern, however the text itself and character interactions were highly amusing... although I’m sure I could have had those funny moments condensed into something much shorter and equally entertaining
I've been reading about half an hour of non-fiction every morning and fiction every evening and it's honestly amazing how just a small amount of time spent on reading can have such a large impact on my life!
Every time I feel the urge to pick up my phone and scroll Instagram or something I pick up my Kindle instead. It's crazy how many books you can read when you fill in your extra time with reading.
I have the goal of read at least one book a month and write about it. The routine makes me read and enjoy it, without pressure. Aaaaaand i end up reading more than one a month, it's so weird and awesome how our brains works better when we have fun, and we learn too
Another strategy that I've found works for is "sneak reading". I try and get reading in whenever and wherever I can. This includes on the bus, on my breaks, while I'm stirring soup on the stove, etc. I've even taken to trying to read as much of the New York Times at my cashier job as I can without getting caught by my mangers. It's a harmless bit of rebellion. I think this especially works for me because, as a kid I would be the one hiding my novel under my desk during math class or reading with a flashlight well after bedtime.
The one beautiful thing of utmost importance I have learned from you is that How intuitive and gorgeous is to read slowly and deeply. It has changed how I experience reading.
I think it's easy to fall into a habit of procrastination when you are trying to better yourself. People interested in self-improvement tend towards perfectionism, I think. If you feel like something is only worth doing if you do it perfectly, then you may never feel like starting at all. I know that's how I often end up wasting time on worthless sites when on a deeper level reading makes me much happier.
wow, this actually made sense. I admit that I find myself struggling to incorporate the habits I want because my mindset is focus on "improve oneself". It's not wrong to think this way but it also matters how we see that thought. And as you have said, it tend to direct us to perfectionism. For me, as a struggling perfectionist, your comment resonated with me. Now, I will try to think habits as something "worthwhile" instead of something I have to do perfectly.
Reading a good children's book and recalling how you yourself felt as a child is such a heartwarming experience. I hate it. 😅 I don't particularly like being nostalgic. 😅
@@jatinbandhiwal1987 I think there's more to children's literature other than recalling your own childhood! You can find amazing short reads and amazing art about a huge variety of subjects and in many different styles.
When I was first getting out of depression, I made a deal with myself to read two whole pages of Nausea by jps until I finished it. Really helped me get back into reading, even if it was slow going. I like the idea of starting off with poetry/short stories and building up!
I completed my PhD in the Sociology of Education last year University of Southampton. I learnt through social theory that children who perform highly in English apply what little they read but wisely to influence the ideas they create in essays. Teachers do not do enough of teaching how to apply the diversity of stories and non fiction to broaden childrens ideas. I tutor GCSE and A level English and I will incoperate your videos and encourage my tutees to listen to you. Keep up the good work.
@@JK-vc7ie how is that a waste of life? Teaching is an honourable position and the more educated and able to apply knowledge in a way decimate that information to kids is very important
@@munaali840 Sociology is a waste of time. Teaching and learning non fiction is a waste of time. Applying the “diversity of stories…” is a waste of time.
Been reading mathematics for the past 6 months. I can say my literacy and overall understanding has gotten 100x better. My English feels a lot more strong and grounded when I speak too.
Emanuel Gonzalez Recommend reading birth of numbers (history of mathematics book), basic mathematics by serge lang (kinda hard because there is many proofs to solve in it), spivaks calculus, apostels calc II and III. Most of mathematics will be just finding articles to read online; surprisingly, many words are very technical and require precise definitions and non-vagueness. I think this non-ambiguity of language helped me with most college textbooks in recent months. Don’t recommend doing it, only if you have a lot of time to kill and mental pain to accept into your life for no reason. Although when starting to get the hang of it, it starts to feel real nice. Most of math is solving problems for real “true understanding”. The hard part is comprehending the reading if never introduced to definition/theorem/proof paradigm.
Followed for the aesthetic, stayed for the advice- But seeing Ray Bradbury in a thumbnail? That made me day. Not enough people listen to or read Bradbury
Bradbury wrote one of my favourite short stories titled The Veldt. It is a compelling fantasy story which closes with a chilling coda. Regretfully, I have not delved into some of his other works such as The Martian Chronicles or Something Wicked This Way Comes...alas.
Loved your content man! Today I was writting about how to start reading and I agree with most of the points you've made in the video. Keep doing what you do, I believe your content is truly amazing
What I have done to myself is creating a reading challenge. :) On my bedroom door I have taped a list of books like "A play", "A non-fiction book", "a romance story", "a book with knights", "Science Fiction" and so on. This is not just as a challenge, but also to get into the habit of reading broadly, not just limit myself. Because I know readers who does this as well: They are ONLY reading fantasy, but not Shakespeare or even books on mythology. Or they are ONLY reading murder mysteries and turn their noses up at everything else. So with this reading challenge, not only have I read a wider variety of books, I have also discovered gems in genres I didn't think was possible and I have grown curious over different topics! Like after reading a biography on David Lynch, I started to read up on Surrealism, so I read the surrealist manifesto and a book on surrealism in art. After that, I got interested in other artforms like Expressionism, Romanticism, impressionism and Dada. :) I also grew interested in the history of art, which evolved into an interest in history in general. And so on and so forth...
Same here. I read a book over tea in the mornings. Whatever stress the day may bring, I've already started the day with something productive -- and fun. :D Cheers!
Just recently discovered your channel and I'm so glad I did! You've inspired me to aim for consistency and books that I'm genuinely interested in reading. It really feels like some weight was lifted off my shoulders. Thank you :) Also, please consider making longer videos! Would love to hear you rant about anything at all haha
This baffles me. I love reading and never have to trick myself into it. I’d rather read than watch shows or movies. I think just read what you love not what you think you should. If you aren’t enjoying, it, add it to the DNF shelf and move on. You should feel like you can’t wait to get home and find out what happens next. I read about six books at a time so I can choose based on my mood. Also, I read physical books, my ipad, my iPhone, kindle and get books from different places to change things up. Ray Bradbury is highly addictive! Man read one of his scary stories at night on your ipad with the lights off! 😱
That really depends on your goals. People often choose to read something for education rather than entertainment. Sure I can blow through light fiction faster than bread sticks at Olive Garden, but if I'm actually trying to learn it's more of a challenge.
I deleted every app from my phone except texting, phone, maps, calendar, camera, and Spotify. I made my phone more useful instead of making it a place where I live 8 hours a day. That made it much easier to clear out time for hobbies and reading.
I saw a lot of your videos this past week and noticed that you speak really well in front of a camera. You give quality content and your passion is evident. Mad respect brother!
A great bedside poetry book is Harold Blooms The Best Poems of the English Language anthology from Chaucer to Frost. It’s an amazing anthology with Blooms amazing commentary throughout. Great way to get started with poetry. Some great short story recommendations are Checkhov (the father of short stories and my all time favorite short story writer), Hemingway, Flannery O’Connor, Jorge Louis Borges, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Kafka, Faulkner, Gogol, Philip K. Dick, and Harlan Ellison all have amazing short stories. Checkhov made me fall in love with short stories before him I seemed to steer away from those types of collections but now I love them and they’re some of my favorite type of reading.
Good advice. I read a lot, and what made me read as much as I do is the quality of the books rather than the amount of time I read each day. My brother was a prolific reader, and he recommended his 2 favorite books. The day I started to read the first one, I couldn't stop because it was so good. I ultimately finished the 1200 page book in 5 days. I had never read a book for fun before that. It was always school books that I would rarely even end. Now, a year later, I read all the time (too much, even) just because my brother has given me the love of reading.
@@A__LeThiDiemQuynh The first is a popular fanfiction of Harry Potter called Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality, by Eliezer Yudkowsky. The second one is a webserial called Worm, by John C. McCrae. Both are really long but are really good, and they have brilliant characters.
I know it's been a hot minute since this video was uploaded but i'd just like to drop my two cents as a person who loves books a lot. When i was a kid (say around 8-9) and I'd just started reading, I'd sit in front of my parents' bookcase and pick up books just by looking at the cover, so I'd often read random art books, poetry and theatre I didn't entirely understand (or at all sometimes). i would also ask my dad for recommendations and he'd literally give me books like the lord of the rings, or Aliende's The house of spirits, or modern greek authors who write for adults (my native language is greek). This attutude my parents had towards the books I read made me adopt the same way of thinking: no book is unreachable! The beauty of books is in enjoying them, not in understanding them 100%. Did I fully grasp the fellowship of the ring that first time I read it? Absolutely not. But I enjoyed it so much and I couldn't see how a book like that couldn't be enjoyed by other kids in primary school too. I kept reading books like so and progressing continuously. The point is, do not be afraid of delving into seemingly 'difficult' books. The Crying of Lot 49 took me about 2 months to read and I still don't get much of what happened. Do I regret it? NO. There is fun to be had in everything, just as this boy is saying. So read that book!!
My biggest impediment to prolific reading is getting stuck on having to understand everything. Also, if I am finding a reading too difficult I will give it up. So there is a balance that needs to made as to what needs to be pushed through that doesn't need to be fully understood and what needs to be worked through so that I make sure I understand it. I'm sure more advanced readers will know which decision to take.
I used to read alot when i was a child. All up until 11th grade my interest began to wane. My teachers would tell me to stop reading, my home life was a toxic mess and books didnt cut through the daily slog. Im 24 now and its been 5 years since I have stopped reading. Its prolly not as a big deal as losing 20 to 30 years not reading, but its sufficient to make reading difficult. Anyhoo, have started with John Steinbeck and Im slowly enjoying reading. I dont know what my point is but i just want to say that the decision to read is the important thing.
Hi, R.C.Waldun! My name is Paulo. I'm 44 years and live in Brazil. I love the process of reading and learning. It has changed my life and the way I see the world. You are by all means right! Your videos are really good and your tips helped me to dive into some hardest books. Besides, I can practice my English (sorry for some grammar mistakes). Congratulations!
I lost my love for reading books at some point years ago.....this video (literally clicked on for Ray Bradbury's wisdom) is bringing me back.....and it is everything
0:55~1:08 Hearing a pleasant voice give such an explanation with tact, an explanation which could have been repurposed for other objectives when I was younger -- better late than never :I
You are an inspiration. At 57 years old, I read 100+ books a year, and I feel I'm not reading enough. Your advice will help me read even more. Thanks again.
After watching this I forced myself to reading some short stories from an H.P Lovecraft compilation I got a few years back at Barnes & Noble. I barely read anymore, and if I do it's only non-fiction, but I've been in a deep depression last couple years where I hardly ever feel joy or positive emotions anymore... but then just now, as I was reading suddeny...I felt SOMETHING, for a brief moment. For or a moment, I felt a spark of FEELING..and I all of a sudden got reminded of how it felt to enjoy a fiction book when I was younger. I had totally forgotten that I actually used to LOVE reading stories when I was young. I suddenly remembered how I had read all the 'Series of Unfortunate Events' books and how I would get absorbed and engrossed in the story. I just remembered that there is something special to be experienced from reading... That you can still feel joy from and immersion from books, I had forgotten that was possible.
Just what I need! I stumbled upon your video and decided to give it a chance. I like how simple your videos are but concise with the information that I need. A new subscriber!
Great advice! I started keeping a book on the table next to my living-room chair... beside the TV remote. After my wife goes to bed, I turn off the TV and pick up the book instead, and it feels great! In the past I would just keep watching TV instead of reading.
Stumbled across your videos, and they’re awesome. I’m a daily reader, usually of non-fiction, and your advice is great and encouraging. I’ve read Bradbury’s Zen In The Art of Writing, and your video reminded me about how golden his advice and words are.
Robinnnnn, congrats on 21k subscribers!!!! I am so happy for you now. (don't know what will happen to me when you'll have a million;)) You are absolutely eloquent and so talented. Besides, your videos inspired me to find my passion and work hard to achieve my goals. Thanks for everything, man, you make me а better person.🖤
You can try walking on a treadmill while reading. You occupy your body with mild exercise which frees you up to focus on reading. Source: Brain Rules by John Medina
The kindle has helped massively with this. I can have it with me all the time, 5 mins reading here and there throughout the day and you can really chip away at the book shelf.
This is excellent! I'm reading a lot more and preparing to read more because I'm finally starting the classes for my philosophy degree. This is really helpful and will help me stay motivated and happy
R.C. Thanks again for another inspiring and insightful video essay. In addition to being a subscriber, I have also signed up for the newsletter. My compliments on both your channel and your newsletter. Both are top shelf quality; your hard work definitely shows! As another person has commented here, you definitely deserve far more than 20,000 subscribers. I am confident that number will steadily rise with time.
First time ever a suggestion from UA-cam is this great! Your channel is really interesting and the way you explain things is so simple and clear! English is not my first language therefore the fact that I understand you so well it's fantastic! Subscribed right away! 👍
I subscribed few weeks ago, I hope you arrive soon at 1 million. You are so young and so wise. I appreciate you. I hope you don't have beard still for a long time :D
This is great advice, thanks! I aim to read 30min to 1hr, but I often find myself unnecessarily scrolling on my phone😒 I really need to stop and force myself to pick up a book instead
Tiny/Atomic Habits work. Like compound interest, it is the habit that is the source of wealth, whether it be knowledge, experience, or whatever. Momentum is what carries us to the goal. Habits build and maintain momentum. Not understanding inertia is the problem. This is a physics problem and not a moral problem. Thanks for this, excellent advice.
I have read heavily since I was about 16 years old. I am currently in my late 20's. Around my mid twenties, I noticed that whenever I invest a minimum of 4-6 hours into anything I read, I am much more willing and eager to just complete it. I believe it taps into my flow state. Anything less, and a certain momentum seems to be lacking for me to latch on with immediacy.
Really great effort and a very big fan of you! Keep Rockin'... Your accent is superb and way of interaction delights every reader. I'm one of them 🤩. Simply awesome .
I have hundreds of books in my house that I thought I would dig into when I retired. I was so looking forward to that experience. Unlimited reading time!!! 4 years post-retirement............I've hardly read any books at all!!! How have I been spending my time? I spend way too much time on my computer! Surfing the Web, watching UA-cam videos (that's how I found this video), reading emails, and then there is always the TV. I am a disappointment to myself. :- ( I love the saying "Just do it!" And thank you for your inspiring video. I'm going to make an appointment with myself daily to read my book stash! Just do it!
I like read best in the beginning of the morning too! Something else that works for me is to start out with novels that deal with a theme you find interesting or with easier works like 1984, the catcher in the rye, the strange case of dr jekyll and hide etc. Thanks for the video!
I used to read so much as a kid. I'm only 16, so still kinda a kid, but in middle school I couldn't get enough books. Now, I'm trying to get that same passion back
Hi I'm your new subscriber and I am so addicted to your highly intellectual content that I have made it my motto to watch all your videos! Keep coming up with more such content. Would love to listen to your thoughts whatever they are. P.S. Believe me I'm in my mid thirties yet I have never been so uber enthusiastic in my life about reading, although I am an avid reader. All credits to You! 😊
Couldnt agree more! I tried to explain this to my friends the other day, but didnt come out as a good explanation. Thanks for making a video of this! 👍
'It's easy - poems are really short'
*stares anxiously at the copy of The Iliad sitting untouched on my shelf*
"I read a chapter of a short story"
Stares anxiously at Gravity's Rainbow on my nightstand.
@@RCWaldun me, a russian: stares at classics anxiously
(chapters in russian books are huge and usually much bigger than in english ones)
(i know what i'm talking about i've read both)
I’m looking forward to reading it; I think I’ll take your suggestion of the prose edition, perhaps alongside/ahead of the original text - thank you!
I have to agree, I’m a big lover of classics myself. Middlemarch is another that I have on my shelf but haven’t yet read; I recently finished Ulysses and think I have almost conquered my ‘fear’ of bigger books, so I reckon I’ll be digging into that one pretty soon!
It definitely adheres to the idea-above-story pattern, however the text itself and character interactions were highly amusing... although I’m sure I could have had those funny moments condensed into something much shorter and equally entertaining
I've been reading about half an hour of non-fiction every morning and fiction every evening and it's honestly amazing how just a small amount of time spent on reading can have such a large impact on my life!
same and now I just find myself reading even in afternoons, really loving it
Omg I do the same thing😳
Every time I feel the urge to pick up my phone and scroll Instagram or something I pick up my Kindle instead. It's crazy how many books you can read when you fill in your extra time with reading.
😂 welcome to free phones zone.❤
"The bigger and scarier the goal becomes, the less likely you will actually do the reading"
Niha it’s such a great observation about so much more than reading, isn’t it? I was struck by that comment, as well.
I can't state how painfully accurate that is
It's so accurate yet I disregard it for so long. Only now have I understood that less is more.
I have the goal of read at least one book a month and write about it. The routine makes me read and enjoy it, without pressure. Aaaaaand i end up reading more than one a month, it's so weird and awesome how our brains works better when we have fun, and we learn too
True. That's even way better doing. Having fun while reading. An awesome activity for sure! 🙂
Another strategy that I've found works for is "sneak reading". I try and get reading in whenever and wherever I can. This includes on the bus, on my breaks, while I'm stirring soup on the stove, etc. I've even taken to trying to read as much of the New York Times at my cashier job as I can without getting caught by my mangers. It's a harmless bit of rebellion. I think this especially works for me because, as a kid I would be the one hiding my novel under my desk during math class or reading with a flashlight well after bedtime.
This is very relatable, you must have a good taste in books my friend please recomend
The one beautiful thing of utmost importance I have learned from you is that How intuitive and gorgeous is to read slowly and deeply. It has changed how I experience reading.
I think it's easy to fall into a habit of procrastination when you are trying to better yourself. People interested in self-improvement tend towards perfectionism, I think. If you feel like something is only worth doing if you do it perfectly, then you may never feel like starting at all. I know that's how I often end up wasting time on worthless sites when on a deeper level reading makes me much happier.
wow, this actually made sense. I admit that I find myself struggling to incorporate the habits I want because my mindset is focus on "improve oneself". It's not wrong to think this way but it also matters how we see that thought. And as you have said, it tend to direct us to perfectionism. For me, as a struggling perfectionist, your comment resonated with me. Now, I will try to think habits as something "worthwhile" instead of something I have to do perfectly.
And sometimes I like browsing in the children's section. There are some really amazing books there.
Reading a good children's book and recalling how you yourself felt as a child is such a heartwarming experience.
I hate it.
😅 I don't particularly like being nostalgic. 😅
@@jatinbandhiwal1987 yeah. It's not necessarily nostalgia that i don't like. Don't wanna remember my childhood, lol.
@@barneyy6942 same. Lol
YESSS, KIDS BOOK ARE FUN
@@jatinbandhiwal1987 I think there's more to children's literature other than recalling your own childhood! You can find amazing short reads and amazing art about a huge variety of subjects and in many different styles.
When I was first getting out of depression, I made a deal with myself to read two whole pages of Nausea by jps until I finished it. Really helped me get back into reading, even if it was slow going. I like the idea of starting off with poetry/short stories and building up!
Ironically I've heard this is one of the most depressing, anxiety inducing books...
@@Abril-1234 lmao
totally unrelated but love ur @ bestie!
I completed my PhD in the Sociology of Education last year University of Southampton. I learnt through social theory that children who perform highly in English apply what little they read but wisely to influence the ideas they create in essays. Teachers do not do enough of teaching how to apply the diversity of stories and non fiction to broaden childrens ideas. I tutor GCSE and A level English and I will incoperate your videos and encourage my tutees to listen to you. Keep up the good work.
You have wasted your life.
@@JK-vc7ie you are a waste of life as long as you hold that attitude
i wish the teacher's would realise that and I wish my O levels teachers would do the same.
@@JK-vc7ie how is that a waste of life? Teaching is an honourable position and the more educated and able to apply knowledge in a way decimate that information to kids is very important
@@munaali840 Sociology is a waste of time. Teaching and learning non fiction is a waste of time. Applying the “diversity of stories…” is a waste of time.
Been reading mathematics for the past 6 months. I can say my literacy and overall understanding has gotten 100x better. My English feels a lot more strong and grounded when I speak too.
What books do you recommend
Emanuel Gonzalez Recommend reading birth of numbers (history of mathematics book), basic mathematics by serge lang (kinda hard because there is many proofs to solve in it), spivaks calculus, apostels calc II and III. Most of mathematics will be just finding articles to read online; surprisingly, many words are very technical and require precise definitions and non-vagueness. I think this non-ambiguity of language helped me with most college textbooks in recent months. Don’t recommend doing it, only if you have a lot of time to kill and mental pain to accept into your life for no reason. Although when starting to get the hang of it, it starts to feel real nice. Most of math is solving problems for real “true understanding”. The hard part is comprehending the reading if never introduced to definition/theorem/proof paradigm.
His voice is one that I could sit and listen to for hours....is it just me!?
his voice is the first one I noticed too
Followed for the aesthetic, stayed for the advice-
But seeing Ray Bradbury in a thumbnail?
That made me day. Not enough people listen to or read Bradbury
Bradbury wrote one of my favourite short stories titled The Veldt. It is a compelling fantasy story which closes with a chilling coda. Regretfully, I have not delved into some of his other works such as The Martian Chronicles or Something Wicked This Way Comes...alas.
I was disappointed in Bradbury works but that just me.
rip ray, one of my favorite authors
My friend actually MET Ray Bradbury!!!
Zoe Xanos Fahrenheit 451, Its a classic.
Loving the B-Roll Robin (: I've enjoyed this video a lot and congrats on 20k+!
Loved your content man! Today I was writting about how to start reading and I agree with most of the points you've made in the video. Keep doing what you do, I believe your content is truly amazing
What I have done to myself is creating a reading challenge. :) On my bedroom door I have taped a list of books like "A play", "A non-fiction book", "a romance story", "a book with knights", "Science Fiction" and so on.
This is not just as a challenge, but also to get into the habit of reading broadly, not just limit myself. Because I know readers who does this as well: They are ONLY reading fantasy, but not Shakespeare or even books on mythology. Or they are ONLY reading murder mysteries and turn their noses up at everything else.
So with this reading challenge, not only have I read a wider variety of books, I have also discovered gems in genres I didn't think was possible and I have grown curious over different topics! Like after reading a biography on David Lynch, I started to read up on Surrealism, so I read the surrealist manifesto and a book on surrealism in art.
After that, I got interested in other artforms like Expressionism, Romanticism, impressionism and Dada. :) I also grew interested in the history of art, which evolved into an interest in history in general. And so on and so forth...
Great advice! Convicted of my comfort rule of ‘a chapter a day keeps the mind awake’.
Same here. I read a book over tea in the mornings. Whatever stress the day may bring, I've already started the day with something productive -- and fun. :D Cheers!
Just recently discovered your channel and I'm so glad I did! You've inspired me to aim for consistency and books that I'm genuinely interested in reading. It really feels like some weight was lifted off my shoulders. Thank you :)
Also, please consider making longer videos! Would love to hear you rant about anything at all haha
SAME!!!😢
This baffles me. I love reading and never have to trick myself into it. I’d rather read than watch shows or movies. I think just read what you love not what you think you should. If you aren’t enjoying, it, add it to the DNF shelf and move on. You should feel like you can’t wait to get home and find out what happens next. I read about six books at a time so I can choose based on my mood. Also, I read physical books, my ipad, my iPhone, kindle and get books from different places to change things up. Ray Bradbury is highly addictive! Man read one of his scary stories at night on your ipad with the lights off! 😱
That really depends on your goals. People often choose to read something for education rather than entertainment. Sure I can blow through light fiction faster than bread sticks at Olive Garden, but if I'm actually trying to learn it's more of a challenge.
I’m ashamed for unsubbing when you were a tiny channel. You’ve really grown this is great.
You deserve more subscribers.
Audio books add a,great dimension. It's quite peaceful to listen to someone tell a story.
Dude! Congrats on the improvment with your videos. You can tell you've come a long way. Great inspiring content
I deleted every app from my phone except texting, phone, maps, calendar, camera, and Spotify. I made my phone more useful instead of making it a place where I live 8 hours a day. That made it much easier to clear out time for hobbies and reading.
There's some thing in your videos that motivates me more than anything else. Thank you!
I saw a lot of your videos this past week and noticed that you speak really well in front of a camera. You give quality content and your passion is evident. Mad respect brother!
Do a what's on my phone so that we could have an "in-depth" look on how you utilize your phone! #videoidea
That sounds like a great idea. Thanks. :)
@@RCWaldun yesss plzzz do it
A great bedside poetry book is Harold Blooms The Best Poems of the English Language anthology from Chaucer to Frost. It’s an amazing anthology with Blooms amazing commentary throughout. Great way to get started with poetry. Some great short story recommendations are Checkhov (the father of short stories and my all time favorite short story writer), Hemingway, Flannery O’Connor, Jorge Louis Borges, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Kafka, Faulkner, Gogol, Philip K. Dick, and Harlan Ellison all have amazing short stories. Checkhov made me fall in love with short stories before him I seemed to steer away from those types of collections but now I love them and they’re some of my favorite type of reading.
Good advice. I read a lot, and what made me read as much as I do is the quality of the books rather than the amount of time I read each day. My brother was a prolific reader, and he recommended his 2 favorite books. The day I started to read the first one, I couldn't stop because it was so good. I ultimately finished the 1200 page book in 5 days. I had never read a book for fun before that. It was always school books that I would rarely even end. Now, a year later, I read all the time (too much, even) just because my brother has given me the love of reading.
would you mind letting us know what those 2 books' names are?
@@A__LeThiDiemQuynh The first is a popular fanfiction of Harry Potter called Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality, by Eliezer Yudkowsky. The second one is a webserial called Worm, by John C. McCrae. Both are really long but are really good, and they have brilliant characters.
the videos are 50% better because of the tone of his voice it keeps you engaged and it is a nice book
What a fantastically concise and useful video. Love the mention of 20k subscribers!! Crazy to see how much you've grown with 375k subscribers now.
I know it's been a hot minute since this video was uploaded but i'd just like to drop my two cents as a person who loves books a lot. When i was a kid (say around 8-9) and I'd just started reading, I'd sit in front of my parents' bookcase and pick up books just by looking at the cover, so I'd often read random art books, poetry and theatre I didn't entirely understand (or at all sometimes). i would also ask my dad for recommendations and he'd literally give me books like the lord of the rings, or Aliende's The house of spirits, or modern greek authors who write for adults (my native language is greek). This attutude my parents had towards the books I read made me adopt the same way of thinking: no book is unreachable! The beauty of books is in enjoying them, not in understanding them 100%. Did I fully grasp the fellowship of the ring that first time I read it? Absolutely not. But I enjoyed it so much and I couldn't see how a book like that couldn't be enjoyed by other kids in primary school too. I kept reading books like so and progressing continuously. The point is, do not be afraid of delving into seemingly 'difficult' books. The Crying of Lot 49 took me about 2 months to read and I still don't get much of what happened. Do I regret it? NO. There is fun to be had in everything, just as this boy is saying. So read that book!!
My biggest impediment to prolific reading is getting stuck on having to understand everything. Also, if I am finding a reading too difficult I will give it up. So there is a balance that needs to made as to what needs to be pushed through that doesn't need to be fully understood and what needs to be worked through so that I make sure I understand it. I'm sure more advanced readers will know which decision to take.
I used to read alot when i was a child. All up until 11th grade my interest began to wane. My teachers would tell me to stop reading, my home life was a toxic mess and books didnt cut through the daily slog. Im 24 now and its been 5 years since I have stopped reading. Its prolly not as a big deal as losing 20 to 30 years not reading, but its sufficient to make reading difficult. Anyhoo, have started with John Steinbeck and Im slowly enjoying reading.
I dont know what my point is but i just want to say that the decision to read is the important thing.
I read fanfics during weekend afternoons that really relaxes me and recharges me for the rest of the week
Your editing has noticeably improved video by video, well done!
Hi, R.C.Waldun! My name is Paulo. I'm 44 years and live in Brazil. I love the process of reading and learning. It has changed my life and the way I see the world. You are by all means right! Your videos are really good and your tips helped me to dive into some hardest books. Besides, I can practice my English (sorry for some grammar mistakes). Congratulations!
I lost my love for reading books at some point years ago.....this video (literally clicked on for Ray Bradbury's wisdom) is bringing me back.....and it is everything
0:55~1:08 Hearing a pleasant voice give such an explanation with tact, an explanation which could have been repurposed for other objectives when I was younger -- better late than never :I
You are an inspiration. At 57 years old, I read 100+ books a year, and I feel I'm not reading enough. Your advice will help me read even more. Thanks again.
After watching this I forced myself to reading some short stories from an H.P Lovecraft compilation I got a few years back at Barnes & Noble.
I barely read anymore, and if I do it's only non-fiction, but I've been in a deep depression last couple years where I hardly ever feel joy or positive emotions anymore...
but then just now, as I was reading suddeny...I felt SOMETHING, for a brief moment. For or a moment, I felt a spark of FEELING..and I all of a sudden got reminded of how it felt to enjoy a fiction book when I was younger. I had totally forgotten that I actually used to LOVE reading stories when I was young. I suddenly remembered how I had read all the 'Series of Unfortunate Events' books and how I would get absorbed and engrossed in the story.
I just remembered that there is something special to be experienced from reading...
That you can still feel joy from and immersion from books, I had forgotten that was possible.
Loving this new editing along with the new camera! looks great
Just what I need! I stumbled upon your video and decided to give it a chance. I like how simple your videos are but concise with the information that I need. A new subscriber!
Great advice! I started keeping a book on the table next to my living-room chair... beside the TV remote. After my wife goes to bed, I turn off the TV and pick up the book instead, and it feels great! In the past I would just keep watching TV instead of reading.
Stumbled across your videos, and they’re awesome. I’m a daily reader, usually of non-fiction, and your advice is great and encouraging. I’ve read Bradbury’s Zen In The Art of Writing, and your video reminded me about how golden his advice and words are.
Robinnnnn, congrats on 21k subscribers!!!! I am so happy for you now. (don't know what will happen to me when you'll have a million;))
You are absolutely eloquent and so talented. Besides, your videos inspired me to find my passion and work hard to achieve my goals. Thanks for everything, man, you make me а better person.🖤
It turns out that I love the idea of reading, but I can’t sit still long enough to read a bunch. A work in progress!
You can try walking on a treadmill while reading. You occupy your body with mild exercise which frees you up to focus on reading.
Source: Brain Rules by John Medina
same
This video might finally get rid of my reader's block. You've got yourself a new subscriber!
Your ideas are great. The twenty to thirty pages a day is certainly a great daily amount. All the best from a fellow reader!
So grateful I found your sites, thank you.
That Bradbury quote is one of the best speeches of all time. It's from the Point Loma Nazarene Address
I finally found someone having a really good reading ideas
First video I've discovered from your channel, I love it! Reminds me to be more consistent with areas of growth in my career & life
The kindle has helped massively with this. I can have it with me all the time, 5 mins reading here and there throughout the day and you can really chip away at the book shelf.
Your presentation is brilliant. Thanks
Have been on-and-off watching your videos for a while :) congrats on 20k! Here's to the next 200k ;)
Thank you for sharing an insightful perspective on reading! Reading to truly to be enjoyed!
Thank you for this piece of advice! It is just what I need.
Best regards.
This is excellent! I'm reading a lot more and preparing to read more because I'm finally starting the classes for my philosophy degree. This is really helpful and will help me stay motivated and happy
Cool, Waldun. I will implement Bradbury's reading routine for my homeschooling before getting into scheduling.
Wonderful Video! I'd never seen this channel before but felt so endeared in the first 20 seconds I hit subscribe. Thank you!
This advice is good for those who don’t like or are tired of reading.
bright young guy. This generation needs more of you
R.C. Thanks again for another inspiring and insightful video essay. In addition to being a subscriber, I have also signed up for the newsletter. My compliments on both your channel and your newsletter. Both are top shelf quality; your hard work definitely shows! As another person has commented here, you definitely deserve far more than 20,000 subscribers. I am confident that number will steadily rise with time.
First time ever a suggestion from UA-cam is this great! Your channel is really interesting and the way you explain things is so simple and clear! English is not my first language therefore the fact that I understand you so well it's fantastic!
Subscribed right away! 👍
Just found your channel. Love it so far! Thanks.
Great content, directly to the point and really well edited. That's the channel that I needed.
Hi, I really admire your commitment to reading and how you give such great tips. Thank you for being such an inspiration!
Just signed up with your newsletter! Great videos by the way!
I subscribed few weeks ago, I hope you arrive soon at 1 million. You are so young and so wise. I appreciate you. I hope you don't have beard still for a long time :D
This is great advice, thanks! I aim to read 30min to 1hr, but I often find myself unnecessarily scrolling on my phone😒 I really need to stop and force myself to pick up a book instead
This was a great message. Thank you. I love your newsletters as well. Very well thought of. Hope you are doing well, my friend.
I love listening to your voice!!
This is such an amazing video in how simple how positive it is!
Tiny/Atomic Habits work. Like compound interest, it is the habit that is the source of wealth, whether it be knowledge, experience, or whatever. Momentum is what carries us to the goal. Habits build and maintain momentum. Not understanding inertia is the problem. This is a physics problem and not a moral problem. Thanks for this, excellent advice.
These are words of wisdom,dude.Thank you.
I'm addicted to your videos
me too
your videos are my channel's quality goals !
Informative and passionate about reading, love your vids, and congrats on 20K subs, you deserve it!
I have read heavily since I was about 16 years old.
I am currently in my late 20's.
Around my mid twenties, I noticed that whenever I invest a minimum of 4-6 hours into anything I read, I am much more willing and eager to just complete it. I believe it taps into my flow state.
Anything less, and a certain momentum seems to be lacking for me to latch on with immediacy.
Really great effort and a very big fan of you! Keep Rockin'... Your accent is superb and way of interaction delights every reader. I'm one of them 🤩. Simply awesome .
Great advice, thank you.
I have hundreds of books in my house that I thought I would dig into when I retired. I was so looking forward to that experience. Unlimited reading time!!!
4 years post-retirement............I've hardly read any books at all!!! How have I been spending my time? I spend way too much time on my computer! Surfing the Web, watching UA-cam videos (that's how I found this video), reading emails, and then there is always the TV. I am a disappointment to myself. :- ( I love the saying "Just do it!" And thank you for your inspiring video. I'm going to make an appointment with myself daily to read my book stash! Just do it!
No tv. I paint and read.
Thanks for the encouragement and giving me realistic goals to attempt! I really enjoy your content and hope you keep making videos like this!
I like read best in the beginning of the morning too! Something else that works for me is to start out with novels that deal with a theme you find interesting or with easier works like 1984, the catcher in the rye, the strange case of dr jekyll and hide etc. Thanks for the video!
Great comment , it’s basically the same rule to start with small pieces and get more done
Black bell award achieved! good work sir.
Please make a PODCAST, I'd love to listening this insightful talk and lots of ideas from you! Lucky me, to that UA-cam suggest your video.
Great advice. Thanks. Also starting with children's books or graphic novels can help.
I really needed to hear this right about now. Looking forward to implement this in my daily routine.
I used to read so much as a kid. I'm only 16, so still kinda a kid, but in middle school I couldn't get enough books. Now, I'm trying to get that same passion back
I am so glad you say 'bugger off' in the USA. It's my favourite expression but I thought it was limited to my home country (UK. Of course)
you're so well-spoken!
Hi I'm your new subscriber and I am so addicted to your highly intellectual content that I have made it my motto to watch all your videos!
Keep coming up with more such content. Would love to listen to your thoughts whatever they are.
P.S. Believe me I'm in my mid thirties yet I have never been so uber enthusiastic in my life about reading, although I am an avid reader. All credits to You! 😊
Just subscribed today🙂
I like your clarity and conviction.
This was a really neat video to stumble upon. I like this content and have subscribed!
I could listen to you talk all day. It's your voice; I don't know what's in it but it's something in your voice. 😂
Couldnt agree more! I tried to explain this to my friends the other day, but didnt come out as a good explanation. Thanks for making a video of this! 👍