Chapter
The Flawed Logic of Finishing Every Book You Start
1:45:53 - 1:52:59 (07:05)
The host shares his thoughts on the flawed logic of forcing oneself to finish a book they don't enjoy under the assumption that it somehow makes them a better reader. He argues that it's important to let go of a book that isn't resonating with you and move onto something that does.
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The speaker discusses how she finds books to read, including recommendations from people with selective book choices and triangulating multiple points of recommendation.
1:45:53 - 1:47:34 (01:40)
Summary
The speaker discusses how she finds books to read, including recommendations from people with selective book choices and triangulating multiple points of recommendation. She also uses prompts on social media to find the best books on a certain topic, such as her interest in the contemporary art world.
ChapterThe Flawed Logic of Finishing Every Book You Start
Episode#410: Ryan Holiday — Turning the Tables
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Learn how to analyze book reviews on Amazon and make informed decisions about purchasing books online.
1:47:34 - 1:49:14 (01:39)
Summary
Learn how to analyze book reviews on Amazon and make informed decisions about purchasing books online.
ChapterThe Flawed Logic of Finishing Every Book You Start
Episode#410: Ryan Holiday — Turning the Tables
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker suggests that to avoid wasting time and making bad decisions with books, one should imagine the book they are considering as a dinner companion before committing to it.
1:49:14 - 1:52:59 (03:45)
Summary
The speaker suggests that to avoid wasting time and making bad decisions with books, one should imagine the book they are considering as a dinner companion before committing to it.