How to read more and read better
How to read more and read better. This is going to be one of the top goals in our lives. Most people want to read more or wish they read more, we want to obtain more knowledge. We think that reading will better ourselves, help us in some way. And it can, but I also say if you hate reading, it's a slog, super hard like pulling teeth, then you might be reading the wrong things. So how can we read more and better?
First off, if you're reading a book and you're getting into it, and it's just, well, f'in boring or you already know the topic that the chapter is talking about, then skip it. This works for non-fiction books. And yes, skip that chapter; you already know the subject matter or the topic, so why go over it again? Just skip it.
Second, if you're reading and you hate the way the author writes and it's just painful to read, it just doesn't jive with you, then put it down. Stop reading the book; it's okay to not like a book once you're a few chapters into it. I wouldn't keep watching a TV show or movie that I found horrible or boring; the same goes for books. I have a bunch of books that I tried to read, but the writing skill was just so boring, and it took forever for the author to get to the point, so I stopped reading those books. It's okay to not like a book, and it's okay to stop.
Third, if you're reading non-fiction, and it's a massive book, go to the index page and look up all the chapters and see which subjects interest you, and just read those chapters. I know, I know, most people think that you need to read a book start to finish, but who cares, and who made up this stupid rule. Just read the parts that interest you; that's okay.
Four, read what you like, read what you want to learn. What I mean is if you like reading vampire romance novels, then read them. If you like reading comic books or manga, then read them. It's okay to like different things. It's okay to like different types of books, or novels, or comics, or articles. Read what you enjoy reading because if you don't enjoy it, then what's the point?
Fifth, take in information that works best for you. That might be reading, that might be… audiobooks. Yes, audiobooks are still books, and there is nothing wrong with listening to a book being narrated. Why do people not consider this reading? I don't get it; it's just the same; you obtained the information through your ears, instead of your eyes, but the book is just the same. It dosen't matter how you obtained the text. So yes, if audiobooks are easier for you, then have at it.
And sixth and the final point, make a habit of it; read in the morning, listen to your audiobook in the car on the way to work, read just before bed. Whenever you decide to read, make a habit of it. And try and make it a daily habit and make it a part of your lifestyle. You will not regret reading a book because books are condensed information, and some books are someone's whole life, and you can learn from someone entire existence in just a few days or weeks of reading. You will, however, regret watching short-form videos that you can't remember until you watch them again on your friend's feed. But again, who am I to judge, you do you; it's your life and what the heck do I know?
Bonus tip, read with your finger, ruler or a coloured dyslexia overlay. It helps trust me, it will help you read faster and keep you from reading the same line over and over again when you get lost.
