The Read Well Podcast The 7 Biggest Lies Readers Tell Themselves | EP 3
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Jun 19, 2023 Discover how seven common lies about reading might be holding you back from true enjoyment. The discussion tackles 'book guilt' and liberates readers from the pressure to love every book or fully comprehend tough reads. Strategies like the '50-page rule' empower you to read on your own terms. Learn to embrace a daily reading routine, starting with just 15 minutes a day, and redefine what 'real' reading means by prioritizing personal joy over outside expectations.
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Wife's 'Finish Every Book' Example
- Eddie shares his wife's habit of finishing disliked books to illustrate the pressure to persist.
- He uses this to justify rules like the 50-page cutoff to avoid 'bad marriage' reads.
Most Books Won't Resonate
- Most books are poorly written and won't be worth your time.
- There are too many good books to linger with ones that don't speak to you.
Build Reading Skill Before Tackling Tough Texts
- Don't equate not understanding a book with lack of intelligence; reading comprehension is a skill.
- Start with accessible works and build up to denser subjects like Nietzsche or Kant.