The Read Well Podcast Overcome the Anxiety of Choosing Your Next Book | EP 2
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Jun 19, 2023 In this podcast, Eddie Hood discusses the anxiety of choosing the next book to read. He emphasizes the importance of reading well over accumulating titles and shares tips on selecting a book that excites you. The episode also explores the themes of courage, meaningful work, and productivity, with book recommendations including 'Animal Farm' and '12 Rules for Life'.
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Start With An Accessible Book
- For your first 'read well' book pick something accessible and not mentally taxing.
- Prefer books written at an easy level so you can consume and annotate without strain.
Pick Portable, Shorter Books
- Choose books under ~400 pages and ideally 200–300 pages for your first deep read.
- Prefer paperback so the book is easy to carry and read everywhere.
Choose Books That Excite You
- Pick books that genuinely excite you instead of reading to look educated.
- Follow your interests; don't force classics or required titles that don't spark you.