How To Be A Prolific Reader - Ray Bradbury's Advice

'It's easy - poems are really short' stares anxiously at the copy of The Iliad sitting untouched on my shelf

I've been reading about half an hour of non-fiction every morning and fiction every evening and it's honestly amazing how just a small amount of time spent on reading can have such a large impact on my life!

Every time I feel the urge to pick up my phone and scroll Instagram or something I pick up my Kindle instead. It's crazy how many books you can read when you fill in your extra time with reading.

"The bigger and scarier the goal becomes, the less likely you will actually do the reading"

Another strategy that I've found works for is "sneak reading". I try and get reading in whenever and wherever I can. This includes on the bus, on my breaks, while I'm stirring soup on the stove, etc. I've even taken to trying to read as much of the New York Times at my cashier job as I can without getting caught by my mangers. It's a harmless bit of rebellion. I think this especially works for me because, as a kid I would be the one hiding my novel under my desk during math class or reading with a flashlight well after bedtime.

I think it's easy to fall into a habit of procrastination when you are trying to better yourself. People interested in self-improvement tend towards perfectionism, I think. If you feel like something is only worth doing if you do it perfectly, then you may never feel like starting at all. I know that's how I often end up wasting time on worthless sites when on a deeper level reading makes me much happier.

And sometimes I like browsing in the children's section. There are some really amazing books there.

I have the goal of read at least one book a month and write about it. The routine makes me read and enjoy it, without pressure. Aaaaaand i end up reading more than one a month, it's so weird and awesome how our brains works better when we have fun, and we learn too

The one beautiful thing of utmost importance I have learned from you is that How intuitive and gorgeous is to read slowly and deeply. It has changed how I experience reading.

His voice is one that I could sit and listen to for hours....is it just me!?

Been reading mathematics for the past 6 months. I can say my literacy and overall understanding has gotten 100x better. My English feels a lot more strong and grounded when I speak too.

When I was first getting out of depression, I made a deal with myself to read two whole pages of Nausea by jps until I finished it. Really helped me get back into reading, even if it was slow going. I like the idea of starting off with poetry/short stories and building up!

I completed my PhD in the Sociology of Education last year University of Southampton. I learnt through social theory that children who perform highly in English apply what little they read but wisely to influence the ideas they create in essays. Teachers do not do enough of teaching how to apply the diversity of stories and non fiction to broaden childrens ideas. I tutor GCSE and A level English and I will incoperate your videos and encourage my tutees to listen to you. Keep up the good work.

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Followed for the aesthetic, stayed for the advice- But seeing Ray Bradbury in a thumbnail? That made me day. Not enough people listen to or read Bradbury

Same here. I read a book over tea in the mornings. Whatever stress the day may bring, I've already started the day with something productive -- and fun. :D Cheers!

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Loved your content man! Today I was writting about how to start reading and I agree with most of the points you've made in the video. Keep doing what you do, I believe your content is truly amazing

Loving the B-Roll Robin (: I've enjoyed this video a lot and congrats on 20k+!

Great advice! Convicted of my comfort rule of ‘a chapter a day keeps the mind awake’.