Lesson: In today’s session, titled ‘The 50-Page Rule,’ we address a common reading dilemma: what to do when you’re not enjoying a book. This rule is simple but powerful – if you’re not engaged by a book after the first 50 pages, it’s okay to put it down and move on. Often, we feel obligatedContinue reading Day 11 – The 50-Page Rule
I will switch to the another book if I feel like reading Tough Women is not as pleasurable.
This is probably the thing I struggle with the most. I feel like my previous days of reading this book were “wasted” if I do not finish it, and by finishing it all the boring days get meaning. I think this is the main reason I go through phases of not reading at all. I’ll make an effort next time to actually put down an awful book and not feel obligated to finish it
I think realizing years ago that I did not have to finish a book if I didn’t like it was one of the reasons I have continued to read. At first I had the 50 page rule but changed it to 100 when I realized some books just have slow starts. I continue to read “Let Them” and think it is well written by a very thoughtful author. So far I’ve read 1 and1/2 of my three and don’t need to change any yet.
I think realizing years ago that I did not have to finish a book if I didn’t like it was one of the reasons I have continued to read. At first I had the 50 page rule but changed it to 100 when I realized some books just have slow starts. I continue to read “Let Them” and think it is well written by a very thoughtful author. So far I’ve read 1 and1/2 of my three and don’t need to change any yet.