Reading is a valuable habit, akin to meditation, going to bed early, and working out. It’s one of those practices that you might not always feel like doing, but once you do, you’re always grateful you did. Why is that? As readers, we experience a sense of control. It’s our way of drawing a lineContinue reading Read a Book, Control Your Mind
Until tomorrow, read slowly – take notes – apply the ideas. -Eddy
Take a moment to stand up and walk over to your bookshelf. What do you see? Each book represents a neatly packaged set of ideas, beautifully designed and ready to connect with you. Your bookshelf is a reflection of your interests and passions. Now, scan your books and find one that catches your attention. OpenContinue reading Visit Your BookShelf
Anne Lamott got it right by saying, “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” The reboot function fixes most phones, computers, and other electronic tomfoolery. If it’s running slow, shut it down and relaunch. When I read a book each day, that’s my reboot switch. I unplugContinue reading Read a Book – Reboot Your Life
In her fantastic book, Reader Come Home, Maryanne Wolf describes a time in her adult life when she longed to read books like she had as a child. She was hungry for something substantial after realizing that a life full of 140-character tweets, digital media providing non-stop sensory overload, and “hollow” reading experiences, left herContinue reading How to Fix Your Reading Brain
The Bible almost got it right. Ecclesiastes 3:4-5 should have read, “a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn and a time to dance; a time to listen to audiobooks and a time to read paper books…” Audiobooks are a more passive form of learning; they lend themselves well toContinue reading Are AudioBooks Better Than Paper Books?
A few people in my book club are behind on their reading books. Let’s talk about that. First of all, it’s perfectly fine to get behind. We’re not machines, and we’re never going to be. Second, I record every meeting so you can watch at your own pace. That way, you won’t have spoilers asContinue reading Behind on Reading Books?
If you read a book for 30 minutes today, several things will happen: If you DON’T read a book for 30 minutes in favor of more email time, Netflix, unimportant meetings, or mindless scrolling – these benefits will not be forthcoming. Until tomorrow, read slowly – take notes – apply the ideas. -Eddy
I’m reading in a cabin packed with nearly 30 family members, kids screaming for treats, and the television blaring. It’s the veritable loud house of chaos you see in comedy movies like Home Alone when everyone is screaming to be heard. I’ve planted myself at the dinner table where six kids are crafting. It’s theContinue reading Reading with Noise
I’ve always argued that we should read for our own self-edification, opening a book because it brings us joy. If we’re reading out of obligation, then all we’re really doing is checking off a box. But my opinion has shifted. Being a member of a book club has forced me to keep up with myContinue reading Should You Force Yourself to Read?