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The Benefits of Reading Based on Personal Interests
13:37 - 20:48 (07:10)
Reading based on personal interests help build a reading habit, making it feel less like a chore and more enjoyable. It's important to remind oneself about the reasons for reading, rather than just treating it as a competition.
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The enjoyment of reading books is not only determined by its content, but also by the author's writing style, especially for story-focused books that detail intricate parts of a relationship or nuances in body language instead of focusing on external virtues.
13:37 - 16:32 (02:55)
Summary
The enjoyment of reading books is not only determined by its content, but also by the author's writing style, especially for story-focused books that detail intricate parts of a relationship or nuances in body language instead of focusing on external virtues.
ChapterThe Benefits of Reading Based on Personal Interests
Episode#177 - Jim Mullane - How To Get Better With Books
PodcastModern Wisdom
Ryan Holiday suggests that reading for the sake of accumulating numbers is not meaningful.
16:32 - 19:00 (02:28)
Summary
Ryan Holiday suggests that reading for the sake of accumulating numbers is not meaningful. Instead, he emphasizes the importance of reading with a purpose, which involves understanding the purpose behind your reading list and having the courage to put down books that don't serve that purpose.
ChapterThe Benefits of Reading Based on Personal Interests
Episode#177 - Jim Mullane - How To Get Better With Books
PodcastModern Wisdom
To build a reading habit, choose books and authors that focus on your interests so it does not feel like a chore.
19:00 - 20:48 (01:47)
Summary
To build a reading habit, choose books and authors that focus on your interests so it does not feel like a chore. Expand your knowledge by reading about a variety of topics once you have developed the habit.