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To become a pro at anything, you need to have the right mindset.
Here are 7 mindset shifts that will make you a pro reader:
Here are 7 mindset shifts that will make you a pro reader:
1/ Reading Is A Skill That You Can Learn
Pro readers understand that reading, like playing tennis or driving a car, is a skill.
It's something they can improve on by learning reading strategies such as, how to:
• Find interesting books
• Read faster
• And much more
Pro readers understand that reading, like playing tennis or driving a car, is a skill.
It's something they can improve on by learning reading strategies such as, how to:
• Find interesting books
• Read faster
• And much more
2/ It's Okay To Quit Books
Pro readers know it's okay to quit bad books.
Reading should never feel like a chore or a bore.
It's much better to quit one book than it is to quit all books.
Pro readers know it's okay to quit bad books.
Reading should never feel like a chore or a bore.
It's much better to quit one book than it is to quit all books.
3/ Write In Your Books To Get More Out of Them
Pro readers write in their books.
They know they won't remember all the important information they learned, so they jot it down to review it later.
As the saying goes: The faintest ink is more powerful than the strongest memory
Pro readers write in their books.
They know they won't remember all the important information they learned, so they jot it down to review it later.
As the saying goes: The faintest ink is more powerful than the strongest memory
4/ Reading More ≠Reading Better
Pro readers know that it's not about how many books you get through, but how many books get through you.
Sometimes instead of picking up that new shiny book, spend some time reviewing the last book you read or rereading a life-changing book.
Pro readers know that it's not about how many books you get through, but how many books get through you.
Sometimes instead of picking up that new shiny book, spend some time reviewing the last book you read or rereading a life-changing book.
5/ Short Books Still Count As Books
Pro readers don't judge books by their length but by their depth.
And they respect authors who value their time by cutting out any fluff from their books.
It's not about how long a book is that matters, but how deep it is.
Pro readers don't judge books by their length but by their depth.
And they respect authors who value their time by cutting out any fluff from their books.
It's not about how long a book is that matters, but how deep it is.
6/ There's No One "Best" Book Medium
Each medium (audio, ebook, print) has its own pros and cons.
Pro readers experiment with all three and switch up their book medium depending on the circumstance.
Find which medium(s) work best for you.
Each medium (audio, ebook, print) has its own pros and cons.
Pro readers experiment with all three and switch up their book medium depending on the circumstance.
Find which medium(s) work best for you.
7/ If You Want To Read More You Need To Prioritize It
Pro readers know it's not about making time to read, it's about prioritizing time to read.
Ex:
They read for 15 mins before checking their phone or for 30 mins before turning on Netflix.
Prioritize your reading time.
Pro readers know it's not about making time to read, it's about prioritizing time to read.
Ex:
They read for 15 mins before checking their phone or for 30 mins before turning on Netflix.
Prioritize your reading time.
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If you want book summaries, reading tips, and more book-related content, sign up here: http://alexandbooks.com/newsletter
TL;DR
1. Reading is a skill
2. It's okay to quit books
3. Write in your books to get more out of them
4. Reading more doesn't equal reading better
5. Short books still count as books
6. There's no "best" book medium
7. If you want to read more you need to prioritize reading
1. Reading is a skill
2. It's okay to quit books
3. Write in your books to get more out of them
4. Reading more doesn't equal reading better
5. Short books still count as books
6. There's no "best" book medium
7. If you want to read more you need to prioritize reading
