I became an avid reader like three months ago and I can't stop. I stopped watching tv and I don't spend much time on 4chan anymore.Here's how I did it.-Remember the average person reads like zero books a year. If you read 5 pages a day, you are 5 pages above the average person-Don't force yourself to read. Commit to read 5 pages a day. I swear after three days you'll feel like reading more and after a month or so you should be reading 50-100 pages a day for pleasure-Read various books at the same time. When I grab a difficult book or one that makes me sleepy I grab another and switch. This should refresh your head. Keep them thematically different. I read economics and fiction.-It isn't a race. Reading slowly won't make you sleepy that fast. Try to acknowledge what books are for you to read fast and which aren't.-Buy the physical copies. When you get the books from your own money you'll feel the need to read them to avoid the feel of wasting your money.-Start with books highly discussed here so you feel motivated to discuss.
All of this is wrong.-Ever see the bibliography of an academic book? Those people read more books in a year than you've read in your entire life. You need to catch up or you will forever be a brainlet.-Force yourself to read starting at 100 pages a day and going up from there. Now is not a time for weakness.-Read the most difficult books you can find and focus on them intensively. Do not waste your time on fiction or so-called "light reads", these are mental poison. I recommend Scotus' Quaestiones Metaphysicae.-You're in a race against time. You're not getting any younger, you need to learn as much as you can before you die, so quit dicking around.-Save money by going to the library or using an e-reader, don't buy a hard-copy unless you think you'll re-read it 3 or 4 times. Your personal library should only be a shelf or two.-Do not read books discussed on /lit/, most people here are under 20 years old.
>>23817665This is all good. The one thing I would add is to be sure that what you're reading is benefitting you in some way. The point of reading is to learn and grow. It's not just a way to pass the time.
>>23817672Totally wrong. Here's why:- Ever see the bibliography of an academic book? It’s full of references most people skim or use for citation clout. Quality beats quantity every time. Reading 1 great book with deep understanding is far more powerful than racing through a dozen.- 100 pages a day? That's forcing quantity over retention. Try 20–30 pages a day of *thoughtful* reading. Reflect on what you read, digest it. Cramming doesn’t lead to wisdom, only fatigue.- Difficult books are great, but dismissing fiction or “light reads” is ridiculous. Fiction deepens empathy, creativity, and offers different forms of truth. Balance is key.- Life isn't a "race against time." It's about learning and experiencing things at your own pace. Reading should enrich your life, not stress you out about death. Enjoy the process, don't rush it.- Saving money is smart, but if a book resonates with you, buy it. Your personal library should be a source of pride, not some minimalistic trophy case. Books you love deserve a home.- Reading recommendations from people under 20? Their fresh perspectives might introduce you to something new and valuable. Never dismiss someone just because of their age.This isn’t a competition; reading is about enrichment.
>>23817762If I’m reading fiction, what is the main benefit I should be after?
>>23817762catastrophically bad advice and i especially hope you're not telling this to kids. reading needs to become effortless and automatic, policing your own reading habits is a great way to prevent that from ever happening.
>>23817665These are exactly the same conclusions I arrived at. They work, especially the last one if you are a cheap fuck like me
>>23817665>>23817672>>23817776You're all wrong, here's why:-Remember the average person reads like 5 books per day. If you read less than this, you are *retarded*.-Limit yourself to no more than 1 page per day of intensive, *schizophrenic* reading. Annotate and underline every single word. There are hidden ciphers which contain important information about your personal life.-Only read children's books. Do not read anything with words that you don't understand, they are liberal propaganda.-You will understand best if you read books out loud very slowly and clearly. Quiet public places, like libraries, enable you to hear yourself better.-Save money by *stealing* books. Then it doesn't even matter if you read them or not.-Spend all of your free time arguing on /lit/. Almost everyone here has a PhD and it's a better use of your time than reading anyway.
