The Read Well Podcast
Eddy Hood
Welcome to The Read Well Podcast, a weekly show dedicated to building a strong reading habit, improving research strategies, and learning intellectual ideas from the books you love. Your passion may be the wisdom of Plato, how to cook a curry, or the complex ideas hidden in Dostoevsky’s fiction. Whatever you’re researching today, this show is about helping you master the topic. You’ll find practical advice on how to take effective book notes, develop your annotation skills, and benefit from tools like a Zettelkasten or a second brain. So grab your favorite book, and let's get started.
Episodes
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Jul 4, 2023 • 40min
Atomic Reading Habits | EP 5
Explore how habits can transform your reading journey, drawing from insights in a popular book. Discover practical strategies to identify as a reader and create strong habits. Learn about effective environmental cues to motivate reading in a cozy nook or a dedicated workshop. Understand how community support can enhance your reading experience, making it more enjoyable and consistent. Get ready to elevate your reading sessions to new heights!
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Jun 27, 2023 • 41min
Build The Ultimate Reading Kit | EP 4
Discover how to revolutionize your reading experience with a customized reading kit! Explore essential components like notecards, highlighters, and the perfect bag. Learn the difference between just reading and truly engaging with texts through deep comprehension. Dive into personal anecdotes that inspire you to assess your own reading habits. Plus, get ready to create your very own kit and enhance your enjoyment of books—with tips on how to combine analog and digital tools for a more productive reading journey!
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Jun 19, 2023 • 25min
The 7 Biggest Lies Readers Tell Themselves | EP 3
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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Jun 19, 2023 • 39min
Overcome the Anxiety of Choosing Your Next Book | EP 2
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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Jun 19, 2023 • 31min
Do NOT Read 200 Books This Year | EP 1
The podcast delves into the challenges of today's 'hustle culture' when it comes to reading, offering tips to avoid the mindset of speed reading. It emphasizes the importance of deep and thoughtful reading, critical thinking, living authentically, and embracing the power of reading well for personal growth.
Jun 18, 2023 • 30sec
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