25 days ago, countless people pledged to read more. The bell struck midnight on January 1st and the New Year’s reading goals were carved in stone. By now, many have quit because they’re too busy. How are you doing with your commitment? Reading takes time. It’s true. And you probably are too busy to carveContinue reading New Year’s Reading Goals
Author Daniel Goleman (Emotional Intelligence, Focus, etc.) taught that the wealth of information at our disposal has led to a poverty of attention. You can research anything you want, distract yourself with the latest game, or scroll endlessly through YouTube. Access to unlimited information has made it almost impossible to think, let alone focus forContinue reading Attention Poverty (How to Focus)
I always read the introduction of a book, especially if it’s a technical text. Why? Because introductions are often written by people who are familiar with the work. They’ve studied it, mastered the terms, and have been asked by the author or publisher to help you get a “lay of the land.” Note that IContinue reading Read The Introduction
I’m ashamed to admit this, but I have a problem with books. If I see a bookstore, I have to go inside, and once I’m there, I always buy something. The dirty truth about book lovers is that we have piles of books stacked under desks, against walls, and atop every toilet. Reading all ofContinue reading The Three Reading Habits That Waste Time