How Bill Gates reads books

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  • Bill Gates reads about 50 books a year, which breaks down to about one a week. Gates told us the four habits and hacks he does to get the most out of his reading. Yes, knowing the habits of successful people can help you improve and Gate's tips on how to read are no exception.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 6 тис.

  • @forestsong5677
    @forestsong5677 5 років тому +11404

    1. Take notes in the margins;
    2. Don't start what you can't finish;
    3. Paper books > ebooks
    4. Block out an hour.

    • @dnangel4277
      @dnangel4277 5 років тому +65

      Thank you!

    • @anysha1083
      @anysha1083 5 років тому +289

      Thanks. Cos my short attention span couldn't concentrate for 2:12. Talk about reading 50 books a year 🙃
      Edit-Thanks for the likes guys.

    • @eduardosanmiguel8132
      @eduardosanmiguel8132 5 років тому +65

      Just enjoy reading! jesus, people would take shits like him if he told how to.

    • @hirasohail8606
      @hirasohail8606 5 років тому +3

      Was looking for this.

    • @aflamrecab1
      @aflamrecab1 5 років тому +103

      E-books,paper books, scissor books, doesn't matter, what matters is you have an enriching reading experience

  • @DV-zv4ox
    @DV-zv4ox 6 років тому +16995

    I love how he's worth $80bn yet looks like a disheveled high school science teacher.

    • @kingtiger4225
      @kingtiger4225 6 років тому +270

      Daniel
      That has a $120,000,000 home.

    • @LabinotBahtiri
      @LabinotBahtiri 6 років тому +125

      His $80Billion net isn't helping him staying young, he old man now, almost there huh

    • @jaguarlijkhsadfloi
      @jaguarlijkhsadfloi 6 років тому +147

      He's Walter White

    • @DV-zv4ox
      @DV-zv4ox 6 років тому +34

      Michael Jackson Just beat it...

    • @angelkappa
      @angelkappa 6 років тому +155

      How do you expect him to look; robotic?

  • @patrickflyer5642
    @patrickflyer5642 3 роки тому +2606

    Me: watching Bill Gates telling how to read books, instead of reading a book

  • @belajar_menggambar
    @belajar_menggambar 3 роки тому +2415

    My favorite book that change my life is dragonball

  • @LifeHackcopyfivecom
    @LifeHackcopyfivecom 4 роки тому +3046

    "Most people overestimate what they can do in one year and underestimate what they can do in ten years" by bill gates

  • @sumitjha2642
    @sumitjha2642 4 роки тому +1748

    Books > ebooks
    He doesn't want jeff bezos to get any richer
    At least not with his money.

    • @chriswyatt9869
      @chriswyatt9869 4 роки тому +112

      Amazon still sells physical books though (in fact started with them)

    • @bluemingo3718
      @bluemingo3718 3 роки тому +8

      So underrated comment 👌

    • @rtsa4633
      @rtsa4633 3 роки тому +6

      Other companies make ereaders too :)

    • @sahil47
      @sahil47 3 роки тому +10

      Buys physical books from Amazon

    • @khizarhayat1387
      @khizarhayat1387 3 роки тому

      Lol

  • @susannnico
    @susannnico Рік тому +139

    Thanks for this amazing information !! If you don't find a means of multiplying money, you will wake up one day to realize that the money you thought you had, has finished. Investment is key, I pray that anyone who reads this will be successful in life

    • @lailaalfaddil7389
      @lailaalfaddil7389 Рік тому

      It took me 3 years to stop trying to predict what's about to happen in the market based on charts studying because you never know. Please, i need the help of your Investment advisor.

    • @kylieeinstein
      @kylieeinstein Рік тому

      sir pleasee, i dont want to die as an idiot, i want to know everything, every magical and beautiful things, even the bad things, i have arevenge to be taken, sir, will i be able to know most of the things before it is too late?

    • @damianwjm
      @damianwjm Рік тому +1

      Bots

  • @Oblivion889
    @Oblivion889 3 роки тому +375

    Quartz: "How Bill Gates reads books".
    Bill Gates: "1. Take notes in the margins.
    2. Don't start what you can't finish.
    3. Paper books > ebooks.
    4. Block out an hour."
    Me ( an idiot ): "I read books by reading it".

    • @vulpifi7796
      @vulpifi7796 3 роки тому +2

      I heard that last line in the voice of Karl Smallwood

    • @anokiyoussou
      @anokiyoussou 3 роки тому +7

      ah yes,the floor is made out of floor

    • @CulturedBear
      @CulturedBear 2 роки тому +5

      @@anokiyoussou Every 60 seconds in Africa a minute passes

  • @swaggybear840
    @swaggybear840 4 роки тому +14325

    This guy motivated me to
    Read more

  • @callumreed398
    @callumreed398 4 роки тому +4910

    Seems like a decent guy. I think he’ll do well in the future

  • @iam_diby
    @iam_diby 3 роки тому +257

    For those who don't know, he reads around 50 books in a year. Which means, one book per week.

    • @animeman197
      @animeman197 3 роки тому +11

      Yes a red pilled reply. Gates is completely vile.

    • @subscriberswithoutvideos-tv3lg
      @subscriberswithoutvideos-tv3lg 2 роки тому +17

      @@deepwaters9300 so what? Does that make him any less smart? If he's capable of doing that, that means he's very capable person in general. I don't see reasons why I should not learn from person who achieved so many things. Although it is bad idea to trust his words, but it is an excellent idea to learn his experience and adapt some of it to yours.

    • @deepwaters9300
      @deepwaters9300 2 роки тому

      @@subscriberswithoutvideos-tv3lg Achieved so many things by being a criminal? He was taken to court for stealing code. You want to copy criminals? Criminals read books too. You are an idiot.

    • @deepwaters9300
      @deepwaters9300 2 роки тому +1

      @@subscriberswithoutvideos-tv3lg He has shares in for profit prisons in USA and UK. He pollutes Africa with his factories then cures people with his meds but they do not live. He hung out a lot with Epstein. you people are m o r o n s. He literally kills Africans with pollution and bad medicine.

    • @gusfring96
      @gusfring96 2 роки тому +1

      @@deepwaters9300 found the misinformed moron who uses the very tech guys like Bill developed. Bold of you to call others "idiots". I suggest you reassess how you acquire information from the internet. There's just so many conspiracy imbeciles out there right now. Don't be one.

  • @josephmills871
    @josephmills871 3 роки тому +100

    "I don't let my self start a book I'm not going to finish"
    WELP Guess I'm not reading anymore books

    • @yashdubey1749
      @yashdubey1749 3 роки тому +3

      Lazy guys :-
      I can't read e-book because my eyes get watery and I also can't read paper books because then my eyes get heavy......

    • @hidof9598
      @hidof9598 3 роки тому +1

      @@yashdubey1749 , what about audiobooks

    • @Wtm_ty
      @Wtm_ty 2 роки тому +2

      Read you can do it , stop trolling and being an internet meme. I’ve read 6 books in the past month ! You can

    • @Varsha123Varsha
      @Varsha123Varsha 2 роки тому

      Roger that buddy

  • @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache
    @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache 4 роки тому +1670

    That man looks like he'd be rich in the future, he should start a corporation.

    • @fayandgake
      @fayandgake 4 роки тому +8

      Do u read books?

    • @localman9063
      @localman9063 4 роки тому +9

      Of course you're here.

    • @user-rw6xo9jc3n
      @user-rw6xo9jc3n 3 роки тому

      The Moon r/woosh

    • @mist3325
      @mist3325 3 роки тому +9

      @@user-rw6xo9jc3n haha he said the funny reddit word now we have to laugh
      Wait why aren't u laughing 😡😡😡😡😡😡😳😡😡😡😔

    • @jofx4051
      @jofx4051 3 роки тому

      Hold-up

  • @DanHein2000
    @DanHein2000 6 років тому +302

    Bill reads about 50 books/year
    1 - Take Notes in the Margins - focus concentration
    2 - Don't start what you can't finish
    3 - Paper Books currently, will switch to eBooks, in time
    4 - Block out an hour (Bill reads 1 hour or more per evening)

    • @rohitjain9080
      @rohitjain9080 6 років тому +1

      Where did he say he takes notes in the margins?

    • @ConnecticutEmporium
      @ConnecticutEmporium 6 років тому +21

      Looks like you followed rule #1

    • @511ayo8
      @511ayo8 6 років тому +3

      Dan Hein thank you, the most useful comment by far

    • @WynnMcPics
      @WynnMcPics 6 років тому +1

      5. Bill's the luckiest dick face on the planet. Remember that!

    • @ardoiders
      @ardoiders 6 років тому

      thanks man

  • @Emma212
    @Emma212 3 роки тому +20

    The music is really disturbing during his conversation

  • @theotherway1639
    @theotherway1639 3 роки тому +15

    The small book "30 Days to Overcome Procrastination" by Corin Devaso is a nice book to have on hand. It uses a mindfulness and inquiry approach.

  • @mitsync
    @mitsync 6 років тому +1502

    I love how he looks like an everyday person, even though he is one of the richest persons on the planet.

    • @Sanerah
      @Sanerah 6 років тому +36

      no, jeff bezos is richer :)

    • @axioms22
      @axioms22 6 років тому +2

      nope

    • @MrMeddyman
      @MrMeddyman 6 років тому +157

      80 billion dollars is such a high amount that it's basically meaningless. There comes a point when you realize material belongings aren't going to make you happy and you have to look to something more fulfilling.

    • @eatshrots
      @eatshrots 6 років тому +57

      did you want him to be bedazzled in jewels?

    • @JasonGafar
      @JasonGafar 6 років тому +10

      MCommandguy I know exactly what you're saying and yes he doesn't dress extravagant or lavishly like your typical first class elite however the clothing he's wearing do signify affluence and high intelligence, both of which he is.

  • @jewelandfriends
    @jewelandfriends 5 років тому +2209

    I'm 8 years old and I spend time with my books almost the whole day and I love it than playing on my ipad

    • @annlanders978
      @annlanders978 5 років тому +317

      So happy to hear this. Keep it up.

    • @ThePasindu
      @ThePasindu 5 років тому +121

      Great to hear Books are the best!

    • @alexandramichelle5462
      @alexandramichelle5462 5 років тому +131

      Good job, kid. Keep it up. Empower reading!

    • @roba165
      @roba165 5 років тому +71

      Good choice.

    • @jackmugger6165
      @jackmugger6165 5 років тому +28

      actually this is my reality ... im really addicted using mobiles and computers than books but sometimes when i have nothing to use i may use books..

  • @marlowemarlowe4893
    @marlowemarlowe4893 Рік тому +1

    Anyone know what the music is in this video? Really like it but can't find it anywhere.

  • @wamq29
    @wamq29 4 місяці тому +8

    Spoiler, he reads them on the island.

    • @johanan_offl
      @johanan_offl 4 місяці тому +2

      😂😂😂 The island story shattered his public image so bad that he can't recover from it anymore!!

  • @HaiderAliKhan
    @HaiderAliKhan 4 роки тому +413

    Why we read:
    1 to learn
    2 to escape
    3 to validate beliefs
    4 to know we are not alone
    5 find new ideas
    6 be inspired
    7 to learn to think
    8 stay teachable
    9 dare to dream
    10 gain courage
    11 strengthen convictions
    12 learn to write
    13 fall in love
    14 stretch our mind
    15 be tolerant

  • @subtleprelude2400
    @subtleprelude2400 4 роки тому +380

    He doesn’t read physical books, he reads them through his advanced technological glass lenses.

  • @lauralai9694
    @lauralai9694 3 роки тому +9

    I know how it is when you come across a thing you disagree and then it takes longer to finish. With stories is different because the author takes you to the journey the reader decides to make when it starts reading the book. With this video, I've been confirmed what I was thinking: that Bill Gates reads books turning page after page, like any other human being! :-)

    • @zackWilbert-wb1qm
      @zackWilbert-wb1qm 11 місяців тому

      well said this content has improved my reading habit, more like a fuel hahaha .
      hello dear how are you doing today?

  • @siddharthc4825
    @siddharthc4825 3 роки тому +4

    Interesting how Naval Ravikant has a different way of reading, in the sense, he doesn’t start with the intention of finishing it. He admits to reading 6-7 books at a time while reading bits and pieces of each depending on his inclination... different ways of reading but both effective nonetheless.
    The other parts are spot on: reading for at least an hour if not more per day etc etc

    • @xubarney1326
      @xubarney1326 Рік тому +1

      true. there are no universal ways or methods that you must follow. everyone is kind of different and you have to find your way that most suits you!

  • @salmananjum7634
    @salmananjum7634 4 роки тому +605

    Didn’t watch the video but I’m guessing he uses his eyes

  • @uzairarshad4231
    @uzairarshad4231 5 років тому +1463

    Wow, what an amazing person with amazing techniques. Maybe he will become successful one day.

  • @fabiobrasileiroo
    @fabiobrasileiroo Рік тому +2

    what music is that in the background?

  • @antoniovelazquez6021
    @antoniovelazquez6021 3 роки тому +5

    1-take notes
    2- don't start what you can't finish
    3-paper> ebooks
    4-block out an hour

  • @AnimalsArchives
    @AnimalsArchives 5 років тому +113

    #1 : Taking notes in the margin.
    #2 : Don't start what you can't finish.
    #3 : Paper books > eBooks.
    #4 : Block out an hour.

    • @xtylishb4377
      @xtylishb4377 4 роки тому +6

      I do these things except the first one😣

    • @NorriSArGoN
      @NorriSArGoN 4 роки тому +1

      thanks dude :D

    • @PsyQoBoy
      @PsyQoBoy 4 роки тому +1

      The only rule I don't like is write notes, I like to have mental notes.

  • @herropreaseherro7870
    @herropreaseherro7870 4 роки тому +105

    Good to know I have the same mindset to reading as Bill Gates. I never start a book that I won’t finish. Haven’t read a single page

    • @xubarney1326
      @xubarney1326 Рік тому

      lmao hahahahahahaha good joke!

    • @frances24.77
      @frances24.77 11 місяців тому +1

      Well i didnt finish a book. So defiance to his rules of not starting what you dont finish and i havent finished reading it. He is really weird in my opinion.... strange in obsessive ways like is he really here or is he claiming what he always did which is steal other ppls ideas like a desperate time traveler.

  • @coconutz4535
    @coconutz4535 3 роки тому +12

    1:01 Captions: *“as soon as i watched that movie i died”*

  • @louiscloutier
    @louiscloutier 5 днів тому

    breathing pace
    2-2 for start 2-1 for tension
    Cues when exhausted:
    Lead with the knee -> Get the knee drive

  • @superstringcheese
    @superstringcheese 6 років тому +601

    So, basically he reads books the way anyone reads books. He reads them. Fascinating.

    • @manofthehour9938
      @manofthehour9938 6 років тому +12

      Best comment

    • @georgethompson3763
      @georgethompson3763 6 років тому +54

      Next, how Bill Gates eats. He uses a fork and a knife, and likes to wipe is mouth with a napkin. He usually has diner around 7 pm. Very insightful.

    • @lordwalrod
      @lordwalrod 6 років тому +23

      @superstringcheese I understand your point but let's be honest, Bill gates isn't a normal human he is the richest person alive , self made , humble and the list just goes forever. So obviously people are interested to learn everything about this man even how he sleeps etc.

    • @emaRizz
      @emaRizz 6 років тому +1

      The title is ridiculous to begin with

    • @williamfletcher5146
      @williamfletcher5146 6 років тому +7

      Well he makes notes to check the ideas. Can't blame him for answering a question. What did you expect literature absorbing techniques had mysteriously become greatly leveled up from ancient times or something? You comment seems irrelevant after some thought.

  • @nataliac2734
    @nataliac2734 5 років тому +2062

    It’s always bothered me how this billionaire looks like a bored IT guy that hasn’t bought any clothes since 1984.

  • @hugodayoutuber9648
    @hugodayoutuber9648 3 роки тому +5

    " I don't let myself start a book that I'm not gonna finish."
    Noted .

  • @philippesails4973
    @philippesails4973 11 місяців тому +1

    It takes 10 minutes to read a book:
    Last cover page,
    Table of content,
    Last 5 pages,
    And then find the 5 to 10 pages in the book that elaborate on the substance of the book.
    Is valid for all books, novel, essay, scientific stuff.

  • @kerribeth7176
    @kerribeth7176 4 роки тому +263

    I’ll take his used books and just read his margin notes.

    • @zdflores
      @zdflores 3 роки тому +13

      He probably wrote more in the margins than there are words in the book

    • @blakblaklesy5139
      @blakblaklesy5139 3 роки тому +2

      He doesn’t read physical books, he reads them through his advanced technological glass lenses.

    • @mariomueller9692
      @mariomueller9692 3 роки тому +1

      and then you create crappy OS and then you try to inject people with dangerous liquids?

    • @thomasgarbe8354
      @thomasgarbe8354 3 роки тому

      making margin notes is a waste of time

    • @danilo2735
      @danilo2735 3 роки тому

      @@thomasgarbe8354 let's see, he is the billionaire, i think I will go with his opinion

  • @EmperorThePro
    @EmperorThePro 6 років тому +171

    They calling books Paper Books now :D

  • @sal8372
    @sal8372 3 роки тому +1

    I write and highlight every book like it's a textbook. I even circle interesting stuff in the newspaper. Point is to connect to the content.

  • @dronelton47
    @dronelton47 3 роки тому +26

    Bill looks like my old female elementary school teacher 🤣

  • @practicalwisdom3200
    @practicalwisdom3200 4 роки тому +110

    It's so weird that we can just look and interpret these inherently meaningless symbols called words and receive or transmit real information.

    • @dinardinar2657
      @dinardinar2657 4 роки тому +2

      God

    • @ManpreetSingh-lj5jn
      @ManpreetSingh-lj5jn 4 роки тому +3

      It is called language. It was invented for this purpose only.

    • @bg357wg
      @bg357wg 4 роки тому

      isolated monk which only our species are known to use nowadays.

    • @ManpreetSingh-lj5jn
      @ManpreetSingh-lj5jn 4 роки тому

      @@bg357wg language is just an expression of your emotions. And animals have their own expressions too 😬

    • @Petaurista13
      @Petaurista13 4 роки тому

      @@ManpreetSingh-lj5jn Yes. actually we don't "interpret these inherently meaningless symbols called words". We are reading sets of symbols we created to show meanings.

  • @NickRoss
    @NickRoss 6 років тому +303

    First he gets his book reading private boeing 747, then he has one butler hold the book and another to turn the pages. And while reading for an hour he made 1.4 million.

    • @fastdollar1
      @fastdollar1 6 років тому +13

      DOPE.

    • @guardrover
      @guardrover 6 років тому +2

      It's Boeing.

    • @masteringmui
      @masteringmui 6 років тому +3

      I literally just laughed out loud for a solid thirty seconds because of this

    • @fastdollar1
      @fastdollar1 6 років тому +3

      Marius buddy, you are literally insane. Go get some sunlight.

    • @NickRoss
      @NickRoss 6 років тому

      +Nelson Vargas
      😂😂😂Lol

  • @madhavsharma6643
    @madhavsharma6643 2 роки тому

    wohoo
    i have been reading the same way forever
    paper books are fav
    making notes on end pages and then typing them down in my notion app
    and yes never leaving a book midway and for that matter , starting only the book which excites me throughout

  • @irisce2799
    @irisce2799 2 роки тому

    It's been almost exactly 4 years after this video was posted. I was a freshman in highschool then when I first watched this video - now I am a freshman in college. And I have nothing to inform the world except that I have done nothing but suffer and decline.

  • @ronniemeagher6444
    @ronniemeagher6444 6 років тому +527

    That’s why windows 10 still doesn’t work properly - his still taking notes...

    • @kohnfutner9637
      @kohnfutner9637 6 років тому +27

      Ronnie Meagher don't worry, bill Gates never starts anything he can't finish by his own admission.

    • @lolsmol
      @lolsmol 6 років тому +18

      Mine works just fine.

    • @jhptsdx6275
      @jhptsdx6275 6 років тому

      lolllllllllllll

    • @SrCoentros
      @SrCoentros 6 років тому +1

      Ronnie Meagher w10 is perfect

    • @Jasongy827
      @Jasongy827 6 років тому

      Ronnie Meagher LOL

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    @carloszetina9532 6 років тому +1435

    Who is this rapper?

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      @wasterick 6 років тому +88

      eminem's father Billingates

    • @SERIEA95
      @SERIEA95 6 років тому +25

      Kevin Gates my nigga ;)

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      @bigdigdoraemon5063 6 років тому +6

      Carlos Zetina lil bill - sex life of a millionaire ( Martin Garrix x Hardwell remix)

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      @ngqp 6 років тому +1

      Carlos Zetina QUARTZ

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    @susanrobinson9670 Рік тому +19

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  • @imsoksovanra5068
    @imsoksovanra5068 3 роки тому

    I am a reader and I have podcasted the books. Thank you so much your sharing.

  • @mvsfunhouse
    @mvsfunhouse 3 роки тому +88

    I was never much of a book reader growing up but thanks to motivators like you, my daughters and youtube we now have been given the opportunity to read and share kids books with the rest of the world! THANK YOU!

  • @LecoGarcez
    @LecoGarcez 6 років тому +745

    Oh, Bill Gates looks like a nice guy, but he's rich
    Oh, Bill Gates is charismatic, but he's rich
    Oh, if I read like Bill Gates I might get rich!
    Come on, people. There is a man behind the money. A man who has a couple of habits and rules for himself that you might just add to your life. That's it. Stop overreacting.

    • @romanfox5368
      @romanfox5368 6 років тому +6

      Yeah, this rich man is more than being rich.
      He might have a friend named Rich and ... GIVE ME YOUR MONEY!
      I want your MONEY!
      (eyes turn red and makes noise like a demon)

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      @celebrities4990 6 років тому

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    • @realnigga8245
      @realnigga8245 6 років тому +3

      Really what was the point of this comment

    • @boogieboss
      @boogieboss 6 років тому

      Real Nigga
      The point is how i wash mi ass after a big shit, you understand now... do you?

  • @junerm21
    @junerm21 3 місяці тому

    Hi Bill. I read lots of books too. However, I read mostly English and French books, and sometimes Italian and German ( both mid-level ); because I enjoy the foreign language flavour of books.
    I speak several languages. Thanks for sharing your insights!

  • @kenisius
    @kenisius Рік тому

    On the first question I get him because if you can take notes you can memorize the things that happened in the book

  • @emanuelen8957
    @emanuelen8957 5 років тому +207

    The man here is one of the richiest men on the planet and he still wants to make progress, respect

    • @joyceboisvert1589
      @joyceboisvert1589 5 років тому +7

      EMANUELLA HE GOT A DARKSIDE NOBODY KNOWS ABOUT

    • @summydots
      @summydots 4 роки тому +8

      That's what got him there

    • @amortality999
      @amortality999 4 роки тому +9

      @@joyceboisvert1589 No shit, Sherlock. Everyone has a dark side. Don't make it seem like he's a stupid idiot who didn't deserve wealth or fame.

    • @Tragick
      @Tragick 4 роки тому

      @@joyceboisvert1589 sui cide :)

    • @kili7610
      @kili7610 4 роки тому +1

      Him wanting to make progress is what got him where he is. It's his character

  • @jmendoza2003
    @jmendoza2003 4 роки тому +19

    Good for you Bill. I've read over 225 books within 4 years. Going still keep on reading to better me. With people who have Autism like me I want too. And a few years I'm hoping my comprehension skills will far upgrade. And never again have difficulties in learning.

    • @chonkyboi4558
      @chonkyboi4558 3 роки тому +1

      Cheers buddy!!! I wish all the very best in your learning man

    • @yamunawickramasinghe9038
      @yamunawickramasinghe9038 2 роки тому

      Well done! I appreciate your effort to read 250 books from 4 years. That is a huge number. People who do not read will never understand the effort you put to read 250 books in 4 years. That is a big achievement.
      This August 31st I have completed reading 800 books. I have started reading from 2009.

    • @jmendoza2003
      @jmendoza2003 2 роки тому

      @@yamunawickramasinghe9038 thank you if this directed to me. But now Ive now read 300 books in my 5 years of reading. I just continue to getter each book I read.

    • @yamunawickramasinghe9038
      @yamunawickramasinghe9038 2 роки тому

      @@jmendoza2003 definitely you will grab good attitudes day by day

  • @patriciatahan4700
    @patriciatahan4700 3 роки тому

    ...you are one of my inspirations in Earth!!
    For me, you’re THE GENIUS!!!
    Opened a pathway for all the dreamers like me in the world!!
    🙏🏻

  • @ifthebeltiscrackedor
    @ifthebeltiscrackedor 3 роки тому

    Thanks. I had the idea it was more about reading fast to read like Bill. Anyway you have already inspired me a lot reading more. Reading is a great way to feel better through quieting the inner negative voice.

  • @MichelleCoxPhotography
    @MichelleCoxPhotography 6 років тому +555

    Great points here! I never like to NOT finish books... even if I hate it. hahaha

    • @uzairakram899
      @uzairakram899 5 років тому +11

      Then you have never read textbooks.

    • @color2066
      @color2066 5 років тому +10

      I agree with you! There’s something about finishing a book to completion, even if you didn’t enjoy 1% of it, that feels empowering. Like, I can get through anything! Haha : )

    • @Ali-je9ro
      @Ali-je9ro 5 років тому

      Me too

    • @MrMundo3d
      @MrMundo3d 5 років тому

      Reading 3000 page's book.. In six months 5 chapters day as a hobby

    • @XxAceTrainerGreenxX
      @XxAceTrainerGreenxX 5 років тому +1

      Sunken cost fallacy

  • @NN-nd7dx
    @NN-nd7dx 6 років тому +222

    He reads books by licking the pages from top to bottom

  • @bookreview9106
    @bookreview9106 3 роки тому

    Book Review from you is definitely an attractive one. We have started book reviews for all the writers to inspire the readers and writers. Stay with us as well.

  • @ohno4179
    @ohno4179 2 роки тому +1

    Many people always want money and use it to their family itself and their generation but this person is one of a kind he gives major part of his property to poor people and orphans such a great person
    Great brain in the world he might thought that children destroys their life by just money so he decided to give little property
    Hands off to you sir ......🤝🤝🤝🤝🙌🙌🙌🙌
    And he is the one of the person proves great people have great ideas 🥺
    I am not only fan of you sir but also do thinks like you in future
    He is best of best hands off to you sir again......
    I am pleased with you sir
    Life always teaches us in a beautiful way.......

  • @katherineree6684
    @katherineree6684 6 років тому +21

    Sometimes when i read a book i always deep analyze words by words in that particular page if i think I don’t get it enough. Which resulted to me reading one page for a kinda long amount of time. But that gave me the feel of satisfaction then just skipping it. Skipping it makes me feel so wrong and incomplete 🤣

    • @xubarney1326
      @xubarney1326 Рік тому +2

      sameee here... but kinda of that's not very effective cus what the author means probably by a sentence not the words that make up it...

  • @Wagmiman
    @Wagmiman 6 років тому +460

    He seems like a such a nice person

    • @NickRoss
      @NickRoss 6 років тому +40

      *seems*

    • @interweeb5289
      @interweeb5289 6 років тому +37

      Nick Ross That's what a lot of these lizard people do.

    • @existencedefieslogic9658
      @existencedefieslogic9658 6 років тому +25

      Aria I'm an Indian and he seems to be devoting quite a lot of time towards India in terms of sanitation and health through his foundation. I quite like this guy.

    • @ThomasFoolery8
      @ThomasFoolery8 6 років тому +22

      Apparently he was an absolutely ruthless businessman back in the day. I think he’s gotten soft in his old age with all of his wealth though.

    • @richl1319
      @richl1319 6 років тому +2

      That’s cause of his age

  • @jinshunlin6420
    @jinshunlin6420 20 днів тому +1

    I don't usually finish a book.😂 I started reading a book and I quit 98% of the time. Mostly these books are difficult to take in.

  • @flaviosilva7677
    @flaviosilva7677 3 роки тому +1

    I intend to read some books, I will definitely use these tips

  • @emilywip
    @emilywip 6 років тому +31

    I think it's a great idea to make notes to make sure I understand what I read. Been doing it for a few months now. But the block 1 hour is new to me. This whole time I literally thought everyone can just focus reading in the 5-10 minutes gap within daily activities. Sometimes I found it hard to focus especially when my mind's busy. Thanks for the tips Bill Gates!

    • @kylieeinstein
      @kylieeinstein Рік тому

      if i survive from this brothel country, i can reach the core of knowledge? true?

    • @JRONRTM
      @JRONRTM 10 місяців тому

      @@kylieeinsteinyikes

  • @Cloudead00
    @Cloudead00 6 років тому +321

    I found looking at the words is the best way

    • @Stacy_white
      @Stacy_white 5 років тому +6

      Makes sense

    • @louisa7043
      @louisa7043 5 років тому +5

      thank you so so much for this!!! I tried this yesterday and for the first time it actually worked! i will continue reading today because it felt amazing.

    • @BrilliantMind92
      @BrilliantMind92 5 років тому

      You may have said something here.....I’ll try it!

    • @timemixchine
      @timemixchine 5 років тому +1

      @@louisa7043 ?????

    • @ashlynmoriah9324
      @ashlynmoriah9324 5 років тому

      Really?? I'll try to do that next time

  • @thaddiusglunt2424
    @thaddiusglunt2424 3 роки тому

    Just out of curiosity, does anyone know how many wpm Bill Gates can read with high retention? I can only read at about average speed (300wpm) and was wondering if it would be possible for me to increase that speed to maybe 400 while still maintaining the same level of retention.

  • @louiscloutier
    @louiscloutier 12 днів тому +1

    Make notes
    Spend quality time ( 1 hour )
    End what you began

  • @PyMike
    @PyMike 6 років тому +265

    wasn't uncle bill supposed to read 100 books a year?

  • @warlydequilla496
    @warlydequilla496 3 роки тому +32

    Bill Gates=Billionaire
    Trill Gates=Trillionaire
    Mill Gates=Millionaire

  • @yoloswag6242
    @yoloswag6242 2 роки тому

    I read 2-3 chapters at a time and then start another book. I read 3-4 books simultaneously, and eventually get to the end chapters. I just need my university course to end so I can focus on ACTUALLY LEARNING.

  • @fsredsadf523
    @fsredsadf523 2 роки тому

    Khuc giang tau hay wa Co jao... Rieng doan nay chac phai danh toi mung 1 tet moi jong Co jao...1 ban nhac TẾT vui tuoi dc nhieu ngưôi yeu thich... Cam on Co jao...

  • @b4doNYx
    @b4doNYx 6 років тому +452

    In Soviet Russia, books read Bill Gates

  • @rckoubasalah8093
    @rckoubasalah8093 5 років тому +369

    All of you people that are writing comments want to be rich
    Just be healthy and happy

    • @Celestial1000
      @Celestial1000 4 роки тому +15

      Lol I have a advice for you bitches XD
      Go out watch Dan Lok and Dan Peña, better stop making excuses. Do something singificant, change the world but it requires money. People like you never fails to piss me off while I'm trying to learn out something from them.

    • @kevind3361
      @kevind3361 4 роки тому +6

      @@Celestial1000 hell yeah man do what you want in life don't let others tell you what you can and cannot do

    • @Celestial1000
      @Celestial1000 4 роки тому +3

      @@kevind3361 it's all matter of self Awareness, we will at some point want control & resources but its comes from Money.

    • @kevind3361
      @kevind3361 4 роки тому +1

      @@Celestial1000 absolutely right, how can we help others when we can't help ourselves?

    • @acnago6291
      @acnago6291 4 роки тому

      Of course

  • @learninmachine
    @learninmachine 3 роки тому

    I couldn't agree more. I read a lot of books and one of the two things happen:
    1. I don't want to finish the book because I can't have enough of it because it's so good.
    2. I don't want to finish the book because I don't agree with the author.

  • @laurentbastings6790
    @laurentbastings6790 3 роки тому

    Adding to his comment on: # 3 Paper books > ebooks
    What type of books are better to read by format, texture, and difference in surface perceivings, which add or don’t add up to a better memorization of its content?

  • @ttrestle
    @ttrestle 4 роки тому +20

    This is exactly what I do! I’ve always taken notes in the margins, I’ve always made a little note of what was going on in my life in the front of the book before I started it and I’ve always made a note in the back of the book of what I thought about the book, a mini review of sorts. Who knew that Bill Gates does the same thing! By the way, my wife always gets crazy that I write all through my books. She has to keep everything very clean and organized, no writing, no dog ears, etc. Definitely sharing this video with her ha ha

    • @xubarney1326
      @xubarney1326 Рік тому +1

      so have you become bill gates haha. I think literature professors do that I lot and ask their students' to do that.😂

  • @LearnTwiwithEfiaBAE
    @LearnTwiwithEfiaBAE 6 років тому +31

    It feels good to know that I have something in common with Bill Gates😅 :Taking notes on what I am learning from the book and taking long frustrating notes when I don't agree with something. Next step making sure, I finish every book I start💪.

  • @sergioramos3437
    @sergioramos3437 3 роки тому

    I feel like taking notes is great but it makes it take forever to read a book and I stopped taking notes so I could read more. I wonder if it's still worth it without notes

  • @tangiblewords
    @tangiblewords 10 місяців тому

    Like the ideas here. Just because a book is an older form of media doesn’t mean you have to interact with that media in a traditional way. Write in the margins, listen to a podcast about the ideas in the book. Whatever gets the new info to stick for you.

  • @TheVCRTimeMachine
    @TheVCRTimeMachine 6 років тому +85

    Never completely switch to ebooks. I've read 52 books this year and only 6 were eBooks. Paper books are part of the experience of reading. It brings a more tactile part to reading and seeing the pages is a better indication of your progress than a percentage bar at the bottom of your Kindle screen.

    • @mikeyoutube9233
      @mikeyoutube9233 5 років тому +4

      I like actual books but I would definitely use my ereader more if I could have all my books one it.

    • @user-lw5oc1tt8k
      @user-lw5oc1tt8k 5 років тому +6

      paper books also help us destroy the environment faster..

    • @mikeyoutube9233
      @mikeyoutube9233 5 років тому +5

      @@user-lw5oc1tt8k Well worth it.

    • @demetresaghliani9048
      @demetresaghliani9048 5 років тому +3

      E-readers are much more convenient. And I don't use the progress bar at the bottom. Much to distracting.
      Also, if you want to take notes, just take out a damn notebook/laptop. Much easier than squeezing something inside the margins.

    • @mikeyoutube9233
      @mikeyoutube9233 5 років тому

      @@demetresaghliani9048 Absolutely. Great points.

  • @itsmeroky
    @itsmeroky 6 років тому +2

    My Goodness! He is so passionate, so candid! Love the way he speaks. So like a studious college student.
    Can't believe he was so ruthless when it comes to crushing the competition.

  • @joanking382
    @joanking382 2 місяці тому

    I prefer hardcover books. I love the whole experience of the weight of it and the smell of the pages. I don't finish every book especially if it's not as enjoyable or informative as I anticipated. I am inspired now to read at least an hour a day.

    • @johntower64
      @johntower64 2 місяці тому

      He🤢 used to go relax on Jeffrey 🤢Epstein's island, sit girls👧 on his lap and read the sex stories of 😈Jimmy Savile, Gary Glitter😈 and Aleister😈 Crowley. Then it ended with his favorite video "Bill like Pink hole"😏😒🙄😬

  • @AnkitKumar-gg6de
    @AnkitKumar-gg6de 22 дні тому +1

    It's important video on UA-cam without subtitles 😒

  • @grievous5243
    @grievous5243 4 роки тому +6

    I like how Bill Gates knows he's really smart but at the same time knows he can learn a lot more than what he already knows.

  • @MrigankMongia
    @MrigankMongia 6 років тому +246

    Now, ask Trump this question.

    • @WilliamParkerer
      @WilliamParkerer 6 років тому +8

      I don't read no books.

    • @feynk6671
      @feynk6671 6 років тому +35

      Trump was actually known to read books from time to time, he awakes at five in the morning, as he has for decades of his life, to read the New York times thoroughly, he has also been known to read other newspapers, generally business-related ones. Trump may be no Einstein, but he certainly is a very intelligent man, a master manipulator at that.

    • @MrigankMongia
      @MrigankMongia 6 років тому +19

      @Feynk You nailed it. That's exactly how Trump would answer this question.

    • @feynk6671
      @feynk6671 6 років тому +2

      Mrigank Mongia Is that a good or bad thing?

    • @temle7489
      @temle7489 6 років тому +6

      He went to Wharton and got billions. You went to La Raza stupid studies with affirmative action LMAO

  • @1004b4b
    @1004b4b Рік тому +1

    1.take notes in the margins
    2.dont start what you cant finish
    3.paper books
    4.block out an hour

  • @3870822
    @3870822 Рік тому +1

    Just an hour a night and notes in the margins and you, too, can became the world's leading voice on virology, vaccines, and pandemics.

  • @beingpras
    @beingpras 5 років тому +80

    Reading book have DEFINITELY changed my life !

  • @usmanshami1238
    @usmanshami1238 6 років тому +102

    This was so helpful. I needed this advice from the richest person alive. It's motivation enough.

    • @ConnecticutEmporium
      @ConnecticutEmporium 6 років тому +11

      Jeff Bezos isn't in this video???

    • @davidjonathannn950
      @davidjonathannn950 6 років тому

      ConnecticutEmporium lmfaooo

    • @namon2287
      @namon2287 6 років тому +5

      Richest person alive is Vladimir Putin

    • @stretch54
      @stretch54 6 років тому +1

      Oh no. According to Putin, he's not even a millionaire.

    • @florianlehner1707
      @florianlehner1707 5 років тому +1

      stretch54 according to experts he is worth freaking 200 Billion
      Definetely richest person alive

  • @blessedbuddy1
    @blessedbuddy1 3 роки тому

    There is an awesome little book "What To Do When The Wheels Come Off" that every person who needs a boost should read. I think it is still available on Amazon.

  • @phamhoangnghia9297
    @phamhoangnghia9297 2 роки тому

    I started read book from 2 years ago about 2 hour per day. Shortly it completely change my life.

  • @emmagrace40
    @emmagrace40 3 роки тому +21

    I just came here for the comments.

  • @lwnaALiraq
    @lwnaALiraq 6 років тому +9

    Thank you Quartz for making this video, and special thanks for Bill Gates ...

  • @trendypaper880
    @trendypaper880 3 роки тому

    He has been the best guide for the book lovers always and ever

  • @janet2368
    @janet2368 3 роки тому

    I like his look! Casual and sporty. Plus he is right about the margin notes.

  • @BornForEntrepreneurs
    @BornForEntrepreneurs 3 роки тому +189

    Read book and
    read more book and
    read book
    again
    read book,
    so read book,
    OKAY Read Book

    • @KarenTookTheKids
      @KarenTookTheKids 3 роки тому

      Ah yes a verified creator, better write an answer fast to be at the top so i get more likes

    • @cool985
      @cool985 3 роки тому +4

      @@KarenTookTheKids oof 0 likes

    • @KarenTookTheKids
      @KarenTookTheKids 3 роки тому +3

      @@cool985 Oof inderd

    • @saminathank6941
      @saminathank6941 3 роки тому

      When will execute 🙄

    • @yashdubey1749
      @yashdubey1749 3 роки тому

      OK :-
      Introducing you to Audiobook and now
      Listen book
      Listen more book and
      Listen book
      again
      Listen book

  • @sharong3061
    @sharong3061 4 роки тому +64

    When bill gates read 50 books per year, i haven't even finish my first harry potter book in a year

    • @morganderrick6912
      @morganderrick6912 4 роки тому

      sharon wg 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆
      Very funny 😂 I’m better than you
      At least I can read two ✌🏻books in a year 😁😁😁

    • @sharong3061
      @sharong3061 4 роки тому

      @@morganderrick6912 haha that's cool😂 what book are those?

    • @morganderrick6912
      @morganderrick6912 4 роки тому +1

      sharon wg I have been reading Sherlock’s Holmes consist of three chapters, still on the second chapter
      It’s a nice book and I like it 📖 I believe I’ll be done ✅ with all three chapters by the end Of 2020 😆
      Anyway how are you doing
      How far have you gone with your Harry Potter hope you having a great week 👍🏻
      I’m Morgan Derrick live from Bakersfield California 🇺🇸
      You ?

    • @sharong3061
      @sharong3061 4 роки тому

      @@morganderrick6912 that's nice. Haha i hope you can finish it before this year ends😊
      i'm goood, thankyou. I'm sharon from Indonesia btw. Now i'm trying to finish my game of thrones book actually hohoho

    • @morganderrick6912
      @morganderrick6912 4 роки тому

      sharon wg glad you doing okay 👍🏻
      Indonesia 🇮🇩 you guys must be having great 🤜🏻 weather this time of the year
      Good luck on your GOT reading 📖
      Quick question Sharon
      In one ☝🏻 word what has life taught you?

  • @oscarmora4919
    @oscarmora4919 2 місяці тому

    Very nice video - thanks

  • @liviu445
    @liviu445 3 роки тому +1

    I do agree its very annoying when you have to write everything important down, I read this book once that accounted to 100 slides worth of words, good book but so annoying.