A man sitting in a library with a surf board in the corner and a cup of coffee on the table.

I STOPPED READING BOOKS (FOR 7 DAYS)

I’ve been away from my desk. If you must know, I’ve been surfing in O’ahu with my family. It was a great vacation, and now I’m back, jet-lagged and happy to see my reading room. When I packed for the trip, I wanted to fill my bag with several books to study during my downtime on the beach.

But I chose to leave the books at home, and I’m glad I did.

Sometimes, we need a break from everything – even the stuff we love. I’m not good at doing nothing, so luckily, Hawaii’s shaka spirit bolstered my resolve to “rest and recover.” I put that last bit in quotes because taking your wife and four kids to Hawaii is anything but restful. We had a lot of fun, but we are now physically exhausted. (Note: Please excuse any mistakes in today’s post. I have brain fog.) Good thing it’s Friday!

While I was there, I avoided looking at my phone to preserve the battery. I don’t use portable charging banks when traveling because I want to see the world rather than my email. And without my books to keep my brain going, I had to let it all go.

While I advocate for daily reading on this blog, there are times when doing nothing is better than doing something. We all need a break, and now that I’m back, my books mean that much more to me. Sometimes, when you stop reading, you give your brain a chance to catch up, process all the bits you’ve been stuffing into it, and regroup. So, if you feel like you’re reading isn’t “sticking,” plan a day off from the books and enjoy doing NOTHING.

Until tomorrow, read slowly – take notes – apply the ideas.

-Eddy

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