Many see us as odd. That’s fair. We love the company of fictitious people, improbable adventures, and thoughtful books on a cold night. Scratch that—we like our books at all times of the day, hot or cold. A bookworm is a unique person. We can sit for hours in complete bliss, something that is hardContinue reading The Odd Personality of Bookworms
Last night, my wife said, “I don’t understand how you get through books so quickly.” Here’s the secret: I spend a lot of time with my books. I’m not a speed reader. You should know this by now. In fact, I’m the exact opposite. I read slowly on purpose so I can hear the conversationsContinue reading How to Read a Lot of Books
Let’s do a thought experiment. Assume you’ve just come back from your doctor who’s given you 30 days to live. You decide to make the most of your time on earth by being with loved ones, learning to taste your food before you gulp it down, going outside to feel the sunshine on your face,Continue reading How to Pick Your Next Book
I love our reading rituals. Many of you share with me your morning routine of enjoying a good book with a cup of coffee. Maybe you’re like Cal Newport, author of “Deep Work” and “Slow Productivity,” who enjoys munching on crackers while reading. Or perhaps you read while walking on a treadmill, commuting to work,Continue reading Reading Rituals
How do you read more books? The answer isn’t a speed reading course or playing Audible at 2X the speed – you have to invest more time in reading. Everyone’s hunting for the secret formula to consuming large quantities of books, but what they’re not willing to do is spend four to five hours aContinue reading Reading Takes Time