You know how it goes – you sit down with a book, excited to dive in, but before long your mind is drifting to what’s for dinner or replaying an awkward conversation from years ago. And just like that, you’ve lost the plot. I suspect many can relate to this reading plight, this inability to
As a boy, when I would get on the commuter train to go sightseeing in London during the holidays, every seat was filled with people deeply engaged in reading—newspapers unfolding with rustling crinkles, paperback novels propped discreetly open on laps, businessmen poring over journals or reports. The train was a traveling library. But take a
We live in a culture that tells us the key to happiness is to constantly chase our desires. That if we just acquire the right car, house, clothes or experiences, we’ll finally feel fulfilled. But is this really true? Or does the endless pursuit of desire actually lead us down a path of suffering? One
How many half-read articles and mostly-forgotten books are taking up space on your shelf or device? I’ll bet it’s more than you’d like to admit. We’re all guilty of consuming far more information than we retain. But it doesn’t have to be that way. I’m going to let you in on the real secret –
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It’s no secret that people tend to flock towards media that reflects their own interests and experiences. We choose the movies, TV shows, books, music and even news outlets that appeal most to our personal tastes and perspectives. But what if it works the other way around too? What if the media we consume shapes
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Let’s face it: reading is hard. It takes time, effort, and concentration. You have to sit still, hold a book, and stare at words on a page. You have to deal with distractions, interruptions, and eye strain. You have to remember what you read, understand what it means, and apply it to your life. Reading
Have you ever finished a book, article or document and realized you don’t actually recall that many specifics? You have a vague sense of the overall topic or storyline, but find it difficult to conjure up solid details if asked direct questions. If this sounds familiar, you’re certainly not alone. In fact, it’s completely normal
