The Shortest “How to Read More Books” Guide You’ll Possibly Ever Read

Distilling a lifetime of reading experience into 3 minutes

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Reading is the closest thing to magic in our world. What else allows you to transcend time and converse with the brightest minds across centuries?

“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one.” — George R.R. Martin

No wonder almost every successful person swears by reading. But as with anything rewarding, developing a reading habit can seem like a challenge.

As a voracious reader that has read 400+ books in his lifetime, here are my top tips:

• Build up incrementally. Don’t greedily start with a thick tome. Begin with light, easy-to-read books and build your way up.
• Join a book club or have an accountability partner. Amidst a bunch of folks driven to read, you’ll naturally vibe with the energy and devour books.
• Make it enjoyable. Choose a cozy place, a time you prefer, and read — but not past boredom. Don’t force the habit, rather develop a love for books.
• Create a wishlist of books. Goodreads is my go-to. When you know what you want to read, it’s easy to stick to the habit. Use book bloggers’ recommendations…