How to Read More Books

Read everyday.

Give yourself a target of how many pages you’re going to read. Whether it’s 10, 20 or 50 pages a day. It keeps you focused.

Read widely. Read two or more books at a time. Combining non-fiction and fiction books works really well. One will give you new knowledge, the other will fuel your imagination and spirit.

Often, ideas will mix in your mind without you even thinking about it. You will broaden your horizons and be more creative. You will develop a complex mind.

The time-tipping effect works well for reading more. If you are reading three books at a time, and you’re 70% through the first, 60% through the second, and 50% through the third, it might make sense to finish the first book. Repeat the process with the other two books, or bring in a new, third book. Then keep it going.

Reading often will make you a better reader. Over time you will be able to read more complex books. And longer, deeper books. Take your time reading the books you love. And read them again when you want to.

Give yourself time to reflect on what you’ve read. Books can contain important ideas, and reflection is key to making the most of those ideas.

Think about what you want to read next. Pick up a book you’re sure you want to read. Reading great books will leave you wanting more.

Listen to audiobooks. Listen and read along with matching editions of books. It’s an amazing experience.

Consider reading with a pen in your hand. You can mark the top corners of a page and star or run a vertical line next to paragraphs with important ideas. A flick of the pages will allow you to quickly get back to those ideas. Summarise ideas on the page in your own words.

New ideas will add depth to how you view and interact with the world. Reading will change your life. You’ll want to read more.

Always have a book on you.