@@NimsChannel *none is, not "none are", btw. None means "not one", so you'd say "not one of the curries is spicy" and therefore you'd say "none of the curries is spicy". Sounds weird, I know.
I would recommend you read through "The Shallows" by Nicholas Carr. It describes what you're feeling, the hijacking of the attention span, and gives some ideas on how to break out of it. And it's a compelling read so it should keep your attention!
I kind of broke it 1) realizing I was literally bored with the internet (because I checked it very often and so it didn't really gave it time to renew quality content) and 2) starting with the most attention-hijacking books (best-sellers, thrillers, romances) until I was reading for hours and days without problem, and 3) reading a bit everyday of harder books.
I think it's important to remind yourself that reading is a skill and the more you read, the better you'll get at reading. Language is natural and innate, but writing/reading is something we need to learn and maintain just like any other skill. This also means that if you don't read often, it's gonna take effort. The more you read, however, the less resistance you'll find.
I remember libraries, they were like the Amazon Kindle store but for physical books AND IT WAS COMPLETELY FREE. Not even a monthly payment. Imagine inventing libraries now, they’d either be free but every seventh page was an advert for a new bed or earphones, or you’d only be able to read a curated list of this month’s books unless you paid £10/month.
Libraries still exist...find one near you. You may find that there's little to no advertising on the library's website. If you do see ads, it's for library resources/services. As for e-books/audiobooks - I have a library membership, I use 2 different sites (through the library) and I haven't seen an ad once. I've been on those websites for 7 years... I highly recommend looking into free stuff that's ad free at your library! If you're not sure, give your local library a call.
I'll apply this - Before picking up my phone, I'll ask myself the question - What exactly I am going to do with it? Instead of the phone telling me what to do and think.
yeah man, gonna try this too. Also having the intention to reduce your time looking at your phone by looking at your screen time used. You'd be surprised how much you spend looking at your phone per day.
So I went to make a comment that Craig needs to do a gardening video but saw that there were 400+ comment already...so I piggybacked off your comment. YOINK!
Reading is like exercise in this way: the best exercise to do is the one you’ll actually DO and the best kind of book to read is the one you’ll actually read
"Atomic Habits" by James Clear is about enabling habits through similar steps listed in this video. Essentially, take out the mental pressure and aim to be 1% better throughout your daily life. Through adjusting your attitude and environment then change is possible and relatively simple. Just don't over pressure yourself! This video feels like one of the stories in the book. Plus comedic relief! Great video!
I bought Atomic Habits about a year ago and it's still on my to read list, with about 50 other books I've bought and procrastinated on.. I'm going to make a start on it today 😊
@@nenemaria-cornfieldsgarden If you have 50 books then changing your environment will be a great step! If you want another book that helps with your outlook on life as well is, "12 Rules of Life: An Antidote to Chaos" by Dr Jordan Peterson Good luck on your adventure!
I've started reading more books this year. It was something of a new year's resolution. The number one thing that has helped me is to: STEP AWAY FROM THE SCREENS. You can be looking at the internet while you're reading a book.
On the off chance you need another rabbit hole of interesting stuff about people to go down - not everybody forms pictures of what they read in their head. I love to read fiction, but reading words doesn't create the picture in my head. Basically, inner experience can differ vastly between people, and we all have a striking tendency to think everybody thinks through the same processes we do, but it's not true! I've found learning about this to be fascinating. Some people don't think in words or pictures at all.
My husband says he has this issue: aphantasia. He doesn't picture things in his head but I think he recalls information almost like he's heard it instead.
When I was littler I remember thinking completely in abstract. There were no words and only sometimes pictures. But I have had to learn how to translate those thoughts into words for so long that I can't think that way anymore :( only words and pictures and sounds.
When I was little I thought in terms of texture. I still do sometimes! I think that's why I love finger painting. Also I commented on here to see what other interesting things people might say as this is definitely one of the most intriguing threads I have seen in a while!
As someone who reads often for fun, it's so interesting seeing the comments from people who don't read and why. I agree that finding what you like is hard, but that's also kind of part of the fun. My advice, that you didn't ask for 😂🤣, skip the phone/TV when you're bored and grab a book. Even if it's for just 10 minutes.
What finally helped me get back into reading was two things. 1 - set a goal to read 30 minutes a day. I set a timer but almost always ended up reading more than that. 2 - not having a lot of options. Living in a foreign country where books in English were harder to come by, I had limited options, usually from book exchanges with friends. I realized that I was reading more than when I was home in Canada because there I could read anything and I was so paralyzed by choice I ended up reading nothing. So find a way to limit your options!
I'm actually really glad you made this video. I recently invested in a Kindle and its been changing. Nice to see comments of people who like to read too!
We did agree with my brothers and sister and my dad, that in 2020 we read 10.000 pages. Each. The only rule is only books allowed. We keeping a list of the books we read, the number of pages, and a live balance. Maybe it helps to you as well :) Ohh one more thing: For me it turned out that after 5000 pages I find a book which is a life-changer.
One thing that has helped me stupendously in my reading journey is being aware of when I’m not loving a book and being able to let it go so I can find a book I’m more fond of.
I understand. I realized it is my anxiety that took away my joy of reading new things. There is fear in the unknown and I don't know what is going to happen a few chapters in. I can guess though and I usually don't think it will be good. There is always struggle, hardship, and worst of all embarrassment before you get to the feel good ending. And modern books don't all have happy endings either so there is no guarantee I will get that reward at the end of my discomfort.
1. I was just talking about Popples. 2. You're hilarious and consistently make me lol and not in the texting way where you have a straight face but actually where people around me hear. 3. You are one of the few YT-bers that I don't fast forward through the sponsored content because it's still entertaining. 4. You taught me how to make lists. I made that up but just wanted to make sure you knew I enjoyed your content.
I've been trying to do this for the past MONTH, so imagine my surprise when my favorite RUclips person uploads a video on this. exact. topic. Thank you for listing your list for us!!
@@Evangeline-o3o idk you have a book for the bathroom, and sometimes you feel like diving into an intellectual essay from Ortega y Gasset, and sometimes you feel like reading something silly. It's kind of like watching multiple series at the same time for me. Not a big deal. Don't know why it's so baffling to you.
This has to be one of your BEST VIDEOS!! Had me laughing outloud. I love your quick witted honesty. Thanks for being on the tube, you brighten up my day AND I always learn something... pretty cool ☺️
I had a thought like this "I should read more I want to be a reader I want to always have something interesting to talk about because my talking skills suck." Afterwards I started reading a little at a time while I was on the toilet, just one chapter. Now I read a chapter of my book whenever I don't know what I want to do or when I feel like I've been staring at screens too much, I'm not a very outdoorsy person so having something to tear me away from the computer is great. I'm currently reading my way through all of my dads old sci-fi books, the ones he read when he was 16-25. Its given us more things to talk about too which is cool!
Great video! I've been trying to read more this month too! Reading multiple books at a time has been really helpful so far. I've been experimenting with 3-4 in the rotation at a time. Also, can't recommend the Libby app enough if you have a library card. They've got audiobooks and ebooks available from your local library. Oh! And on the subject of finding books to read, two of my favorite tools: 1. Booktube - Find a creator with similar taste to you who does book recommendations - found leena norms during quarantine and think I immediately started reading more. 2. Pinterest - If there is a book you really loved or a show/movie you really love you can just search for books like it. When I was really into Stranger Things, I did this and ended up finding one of my favorite books "My Best Friend's Exorcism" by Grady Hendrix on one of those lists.
I recently have had the exact same sudden motivation to read more and I must say I love it! perfect distraction during a pandemic because it really does require all your attention, currently reading: Crime and Punishment, 12 Rules for Life and Letters to a Stoic. What also seems to be working for me is putting deadlines, I now have a deadline each Sunday to finish a new book, really keeps me going :)
I actually really needed this. I am studying Spanish, and have a fluency test coming up. Because of this, I wanted to read a full book in Spanish. To start, I bought the entire Harry Potter series in Spanish. I could read the first few books in a week no problem, but in Spanish it feel like a chore. It reminds me of Spanish class, and it also takes me a lot slower (it’s my second language after all). I think I need to change my mindset and start enjoying reading it, like I do when I read the English versions.
Thanks Craig! I appreciate your dedication to improvement and the fact that you share advice about it with everyone. Your positivity and silly but seriousness is really refreshing. Thanks for doing what you do!
I’ve been trying to read more this summer, and was doing well for a while! This video is really helpful and has motivated me to get back on top of things.
I specifically sought out some classics when I was in high school, definitely enjoyed about half of them. Reading through "2312" right now, it's very good.
Just yesterday I wrote on my journal, which was inspired by your journal video, that I should start reading more books, and now you post this video. What?! Craig Benzine, You are changing my life, good sir!
So grateful for you and your content Craig. It's all just so comforting and thoughtful and fun and chilled. Thank you for being all those things for us xx
Not being afraid to quit on reading a specific book is the best advice on this video. I lost count of how many times I didn't read i single page for days, weeks or even months because I was trying to finish a book I was not enjoying. It's what you said: didn't get to the good part that everyone was taking about? So what? There are other good books out there that you might enjoy more! And you can abandon the book for two years and then figure that you should try reading it again, and two years later it becomes one of your favorites. I also love to read three to four books at a time (although I've heard it doesn't work for everyone).
Craig! I started watching you a long time ago because I found you to be entertaining your personality compelling. Now, I watch your videos because your videos are PROFOUNDLY helpful (and compellingly entertaining). Thank you so much for this kind of content.
Bloody brilliant and straight to the point video. Thank you! PS: I recommend creating an accound on Goodreads: to create reading lists, follow up, discover books, and set a reading challenge every year if you want
Came down here to see if anyone addressed the library comment. Glad to see they did, haha, but I will add to the sentiment: Get to know your local libraries! They are still very relevant and have resources you maybe didn't even know about (genealogy records, help applying for a job, instruments to borrow, a canoe to borrow, info on local organizations you can join, interesting classes, a recording studio, etc.)
My tip for reading more books is that I have them all on my Kindle, and I read every night in bed. I've got it all figured out. Where the pillows go, etc. I used to rarely finish a book, especially novels. I would read maybe one novel a year, and poke around in non-fiction, but with my Kindle method, I've finished 20 books so far in 2020! And you're so correct about quitting them if you don't like them. There are no rights and wrongs. You find what works for you.
I read 6 books in one week earlier this month after not finishing a book for over a year. I don’t know what motivated me so strongly again. Reading was one of my favorite things and then I stopped almost completely. I’m glad you decided to make this video now. Some good thoughts to help us keep reading.
Thanks Craig, I really needed this video and I've been postponing to read because of my summer school classes. Also congratulations for 1 million subscribers, I'm proud to be one of them :)
Hey, Craig? Thanks for doing a video with the valleyfolk, man. I was even younger than I am now when I started watching you, and Sourcefed/phillip defranco kind of took over my developmental years, and I fell off from your videos. I shouldn't have. Everything that I'm looking for can be found here, too. In a more humanistic way, sometimes, even. I hit the little bell. I don't wanna miss another second of you two anymore.
My favorite way to find good books is to read books that have been made into movies that I haven't seen yet, because everyone's always like "the book was wayyy better!" Then I get to watch the movie once I'm done and join those people haha
I LOVED this! Very entertaining way to present the info. The Alanis reference, Wizzing with Wheezy, the Shakespearean sounding quote. OMG, I could go on. This was GREAT!! Thank ya much :)
Just wanted to say I love your channel and listening to you has been therapeutic because you sound like a real person just having a conversation with me. That's good.
What finally worked for me was hooking up my library card to the Libby/OverDrive app. I get some of my best books from my “Librarians Recommend” section on there. And the books are delivered instantly! For free! So I can read a bunch at a time and not be afraid to drop any, like you said. My library and Libby support a reading habit I genuinely could not afford otherwise.
You're one of the first people who actually said "read several books at the same time", and do it similar to me. I'm able to differentiate between them because they are different formats (audiobook, ebook, and physical), as well as types (fiction, non-fiction, novels, short stories, poetry, essays).
Hey Craig, I'm getting back into reading too! Just finished 'Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep' (so good) and now reading 'The Shrinking Man'. I watched a truncated version of the movie so so many times as a kid on my Dad's projector, it's fun to revisit that world in book form now. All the best, Maeve in Ireland
I sometimes feel unproductive when I seat down to read a book and that makes finding the time for it a bit hard. I need a video on "how to actually do things for fun without feeling bad about it" 😂
red-winged blackbird Interesting. Of course 'Taft' stuck out but not going to lie, still had to get googly on the Nellie end of it. I've read only a few. Most recents (within a rolling year lol) were a book on Eisenhower, then a memoir by Chester Nez (through Judith Schiess) who served during world war 2 as a Navajo Code Talker. The Nazis literally had no idea how to decode Navajo. Fascinating the role these men played!
Abhishek Sangavikar well my friend, in the grand scheme of things, even with the current state of world wide discontent and virus, we have lived in an era where we the current denizens of earth (on average) have lived largely in a time of unparalleled peace and opportunity. That is true even with all clashes and conflicts combined in these very recent decades. If you are in and of America, I apologize that you may have personal trials that have rendered you unable to enjoy this era overall. I clearly have been through difficulties myself. I am blessed (thus far) to be a part of this great nation made up of many peoples. But as even Rome proved, nothing lasts forever. Man's voracious appetite for control and power will always result in kingdoms toppling kingdoms till the bitter end. Humanities "goodness" is not inherent regardless of what saving god we try to make from technology. Peace of mind and heart unto you my brother.
Libraries are such great resources! I use the Los Angeles Public Library's ebook catalogue on OverDrive. I'm currently reading my 65th book of the year and am aiming for at least 100 this year. Sometimes I go on a reading spree and sometimes I have huge reading gaps, but I'm slowly but surely getting there!
You're funny :) I love reading books. I always read sci-fi books while commuting. Takes me to far away places. Much more fun than staring at your phone like everybody else.
Thank you for quality content. Thank you for inspiring the rest of us to be our best selves. Your personality, ambition, and tenacity are a influential.
I did this last year. Bought a fancy notebook (because I'm a notebook freak) and wrote a challenge for myself including writing a quick book review when I finish. Killed it. This year it's bigger because I've fallen back in love with books
Booktube and goodreads is a motivation for me to read more. Seeing other people accumulated their read books is awesome. Books are like movies for me. Congrats on us for reading more.😁
That's the best video I've seen from you. Great. Reading is great. Also try Goodreads. Also the power of serendipity. i.e. find the book that's waiting for you by wandering around. Just wander around looking and see what pops up, in a bookstore obviously. What about looking about the books in other people's homes. That's interesting too to do.
I would totally watch a gardening series if you did one! Please let there be a "We tried gardening for 90 days" video next year, even if all you can manage is a kitchen window spice garden.
I frequently read more than 1 book at time! Been doing this for over 25 years. My dad would do it all the time, which is where I got it from. I love Goodreads for keeping track of what I want to read, what I am currently reading and looking for ideas.
I started reading my books in sons room (he’s 10) while he’s working on virtual school work...so if he has a question I’m there to help & i’m exercising my brain at same time...🤓🤓 I was too lazy to push myself to read before, but this works, stress free & relaxing too...let’s face it we all need that these days.....thx for video....👍🏻😜
Loved this video. I say ABAB all the time - Always Bring A Book! Though libraries are not physically open, a majority are still taking calls/emails/chats so you can have a librarian recommend something to you based on your interests. It's pretty much our favorite thing to do so please seek out your local library! Sincerely, a library worker.
I had the exact same experience..with the exact same book "The Kind Worth Killing". It is one of my favorite books and I also randomly picked it up in a bookstore, read the back, bought it and read it in like 3 days.
Feeling pretty good about myself because I discovered some of these tips on my own! I read a novel with my coffee in the morning (and in breaks) and a poetry book with tea before bed. Reading multiple books of different types has been the most helpful thing in reading more. Hell, I read 50 books in 2018 as part of the Goodreads challenge because of it. Also, Goodreads is a great place to find good books! I looked for my favourite books and read reviews and followed people with shared interests, turns out they have great taste!
Wow Craig, so inspiring to hear about how reading more books fundamentally altered your atomic structure. Can't wait for your next video: Combing My Beard Cured Epilepsy
I used to read a massive amount of books and loved it. I've found that as an adult I got away from it, mostly because I have so much to do. Enter: Audio Books! I honestly have an audio book on all of the time I'm not at work. Yes, I love the stories but I also find it relaxes me. It gives me something to focus on when my mind might wander to less positive things. I find myself accomplishing chores and tasks with ease because I'm absorbed in "my stories." If you have a library card, most libraries have a large selections of audio books online. Also, free trials of Audible are great. I've spent the last few months working my way through the Amelia Peabody series of humorous Egyptology novels. Try it, you'll like it. ❤
The "read something lighter" really helped me get back into reading - I started with a whodunnit that ended up being pretty enjoyable. Also, I think going in knowing there will be some sort of twist or genre-bending element (but not knowing what that will be) can help convince me to pick up a book in the first place.
“Have the next book ready before you finish the previous book” Somehow this has the opposite effect on me. When I have finished a book, I’m far more likely to start (and then finish) a new book when I spend some time at a bookshop (trying to avoid people as best I can, of course) and buy one. I think it has something to do with that new book being exactly the one I want to read at that moment.
How I read at least 2 books a week: no screens after 8 in the evening, always a good book by the bed and the same advice you give in this video: read several books at the same time then you can chose one depending on what you feel like reading. Right now I’m reading a Nora Roberts novel, ”Digital minimalism” by Cal Newport, a book about stress and a poetrybook. The first two is in english, because I like to challenge myself (I live in Sweden and english is my second language) and the last two are in swedish. One thing I belive is really important when it come to reading is to remember that ALL reading is good reading, if you like comic books go for it! The more you read the faster you read and it’s good to build a reading habit 📚🤩 and when I write reading I mean that in a wide sense, like listening to audiobooks as well! 15 minutes of reading (or listening to Someone read to you or an audiobook) each day for children give them the capacity to read a newspaper in full when they are 17 years old, research shows here in Sweden. And the point is that not everyone can read a newspaper and understand it in full nowadays, I don’t know how readinglevels are in the US though...
I almost didn’t watch this because of the guilt I carry over not reading (despite really wanting to) but this was super helpful and now I am finally going to go to bed goodnight
Lol! I was watching a crash course video and I loved your personality so I did some research on the internet, and I have finally found your diamond in the rough of a channel! And I may or may not have blasted Bedrolls Across America from my room...
Literally just started utilizing the online resources from libraries. Audiobooks and ebooks downloaded right to your phone. It's a revelation! I listened to "The Great Good Thing" by Andrew Klavan in one day, and it was narrated by Klavan himself. Plus, in the book he recommended like 10+ books that impacted his life, so now I have my next books picked out!
"I should read more" I say, as I click this video, avoiding reading
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LIBBY. Look up Libby, this app saves me SO much money and also gives me some great finds!!
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Excellent. I'm not the only one.
We probably read more words on average than all the previous generations combined but none of it is books.
Also none are spelled correcly.
Hakim so true!
@@NimsChannel You have too much faith in medieval monks.
@@NimsChannel *none is, not "none are", btw.
None means "not one", so you'd say "not one of the curries is spicy" and therefore you'd say "none of the curries is spicy". Sounds weird, I know.
But most of it is not worth reading. Shallow and superficial disinformation.
''A distraction-filled cesspool of trendy hot takes and superficial factoids devoid of value''
This about sums up my brain
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He said it at the exact time i read your comment. Audibook vibes
This is the issue I have been trying to figure out a lot lately. It bothers me that the internet has hijacked my attention span. Thank you for this!!
I feel you! I went from 10 books a week, cover to cover to I GOT LIMITLESS DATA ON MY SMARTPHONE and now I only read cookbooks. sigh
I would recommend you read through "The Shallows" by Nicholas Carr. It describes what you're feeling, the hijacking of the attention span, and gives some ideas on how to break out of it. And it's a compelling read so it should keep your attention!
I kind of broke it 1) realizing I was literally bored with the internet (because I checked it very often and so it didn't really gave it time to renew quality content) and 2) starting with the most attention-hijacking books (best-sellers, thrillers, romances) until I was reading for hours and days without problem, and 3) reading a bit everyday of harder books.
PSA: Libraries ARE open right now and have huge audio and e-book collections if they aren’t! Use your libraries! Woo!
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thecarolaprilproject yes they do. I love their ebook sections.
Wow. I hadn't of that this whole time covid has been going on. lol
I think it's important to remind yourself that reading is a skill and the more you read, the better you'll get at reading. Language is natural and innate, but writing/reading is something we need to learn and maintain just like any other skill. This also means that if you don't read often, it's gonna take effort. The more you read, however, the less resistance you'll find.
As a librarian, watching this was like watching a baby take their first steps. I was delighted and very proud.
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What did the librarian say to the waiter?
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That is the most loving condescension I have witnessed in my life.
I like your accent. Where are you from?
fiddley why did I try to click like 8 times before getting it hahahahaha
This is one of my favorite WheezyWaiter videos. 😂
Hey. It's that guy.
He's absolutely sensational
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Me too. WOOD! 😂
I remember libraries, they were like the Amazon Kindle store but for physical books AND IT WAS COMPLETELY FREE. Not even a monthly payment. Imagine inventing libraries now, they’d either be free but every seventh page was an advert for a new bed or earphones, or you’d only be able to read a curated list of this month’s books unless you paid £10/month.
Psst, old libraries still exist. You can support one near you. They often have Kindle books!
@@jasminee204 Thanks Jasmine!
This comment should have all the likes.
Libraries still exist...find one near you. You may find that there's little to no advertising on the library's website. If you do see ads, it's for library resources/services. As for e-books/audiobooks - I have a library membership, I use 2 different sites (through the library) and I haven't seen an ad once. I've been on those websites for 7 years...
I highly recommend looking into free stuff that's ad free at your library! If you're not sure, give your local library a call.
Yeah, but there's fines if you return stuff late.
I'll apply this - Before picking up my phone, I'll ask myself the question - What exactly I am going to do with it? Instead of the phone telling me what to do and think.
Sound advise Aaron.
yeah man, gonna try this too. Also having the intention to reduce your time looking at your phone by looking at your screen time used. You'd be surprised how much you spend looking at your phone per day.
"Why do people like gardening" would actually be an interesting video. Also an opportunity to interview John Green again :D
You: Tell me what to think.
Phone: 'SUrE BRo, EVERYTHING ALL THE TIMEEe'
Literally describes my head
Others: I should read more books
My head: What do Koalas Dream? How do they know whats real life?
Siddarath same. So relatable lol
I liked your comment so much that I photoshopped the text on my phone wallpaper.
but, a gardening series by wheezy may be what really saves 2020
It’s harvest season, it’s too late to plant most plants. -am a gardener
Yako Jaco depends on your location- there are a lot of fall crops that can be planted from seed now :) quick crops, perennial ones...
I would read it
I think you gotta up your brassica oleracea game
So I went to make a comment that Craig needs to do a gardening video but saw that there were 400+ comment already...so I piggybacked off your comment. YOINK!
Reading is like exercise in this way: the best exercise to do is the one you’ll actually DO and the best kind of book to read is the one you’ll actually read
Very true.
More accurate than most fitness pages
"Atomic Habits" by James Clear is about enabling habits through similar steps listed in this video. Essentially, take out the mental pressure and aim to be 1% better throughout your daily life. Through adjusting your attitude and environment then change is possible and relatively simple. Just don't over pressure yourself!
This video feels like one of the stories in the book. Plus comedic relief! Great video!
The No.1 book that changed my life.
I bought Atomic Habits about a year ago and it's still on my to read list, with about 50 other books I've bought and procrastinated on.. I'm going to make a start on it today 😊
@@nenemaria-cornfieldsgarden If you have 50 books then changing your environment will be a great step!
If you want another book that helps with your outlook on life as well is, "12 Rules of Life: An Antidote to Chaos" by Dr Jordan Peterson
Good luck on your adventure!
Oh my goodness. I just started reading that book at my councilor's suggestion. What a coincidence.
I've started reading more books this year. It was something of a new year's resolution. The number one thing that has helped me is to: STEP AWAY FROM THE SCREENS. You can be looking at the internet while you're reading a book.
On the off chance you need another rabbit hole of interesting stuff about people to go down - not everybody forms pictures of what they read in their head. I love to read fiction, but reading words doesn't create the picture in my head. Basically, inner experience can differ vastly between people, and we all have a striking tendency to think everybody thinks through the same processes we do, but it's not true! I've found learning about this to be fascinating. Some people don't think in words or pictures at all.
My husband says he has this issue: aphantasia. He doesn't picture things in his head but I think he recalls information almost like he's heard it instead.
When I was littler I remember thinking completely in abstract. There were no words and only sometimes pictures. But I have had to learn how to translate those thoughts into words for so long that I can't think that way anymore :( only words and pictures and sounds.
Interesting 🤔 when I was a child, words had shapes. Especially the word Wednesday, which in my head was the blue and red v shapes in the Chevron logo.
When I was little I thought in terms of texture. I still do sometimes! I think that's why I love finger painting. Also I commented on here to see what other interesting things people might say as this is definitely one of the most intriguing threads I have seen in a while!
I'm aphantastic person
Just discovered your channel in my suggestions, god bless the algorithm on this day. Loving your content man
As someone who reads often for fun, it's so interesting seeing the comments from people who don't read and why. I agree that finding what you like is hard, but that's also kind of part of the fun. My advice, that you didn't ask for 😂🤣, skip the phone/TV when you're bored and grab a book. Even if it's for just 10 minutes.
What finally helped me get back into reading was two things. 1 - set a goal to read 30 minutes a day. I set a timer but almost always ended up reading more than that. 2 - not having a lot of options. Living in a foreign country where books in English were harder to come by, I had limited options, usually from book exchanges with friends. I realized that I was reading more than when I was home in Canada because there I could read anything and I was so paralyzed by choice I ended up reading nothing. So find a way to limit your options!
I'm actually really glad you made this video. I recently invested in a Kindle and its been changing. Nice to see comments of people who like to read too!
My library has an app where I can check out both audiobooks and regular reading books. It's great, and free and great.
David Miller mine does too! It is amazing!
We did agree with my brothers and sister and my dad, that in 2020 we read 10.000 pages. Each. The only rule is only books allowed. We keeping a list of the books we read, the number of pages, and a live balance. Maybe it helps to you as well :) Ohh one more thing: For me it turned out that after 5000 pages I find a book which is a life-changer.
What a nice idea. I am curious about the book that changed your life.
One thing that has helped me stupendously in my reading journey is being aware of when I’m not loving a book and being able to let it go so I can find a book I’m more fond of.
reading the same stuff over and over while all my unread books silently judge me
I understand. I realized it is my anxiety that took away my joy of reading new things. There is fear in the unknown and I don't know what is going to happen a few chapters in. I can guess though and I usually don't think it will be good. There is always struggle, hardship, and worst of all embarrassment before you get to the feel good ending. And modern books don't all have happy endings either so there is no guarantee I will get that reward at the end of my discomfort.
1. I was just talking about Popples.
2. You're hilarious and consistently make me lol and not in the texting way where you have a straight face but actually where people around me hear.
3. You are one of the few YT-bers that I don't fast forward through the sponsored content because it's still entertaining.
4. You taught me how to make lists. I made that up but just wanted to make sure you knew I enjoyed your content.
I've been trying to do this for the past MONTH, so imagine my surprise when my favorite RUclips person uploads a video on this. exact. topic. Thank you for listing your list for us!!
"Audiobooks for when you're doing stuff and you want to keep out the bad thoughts" - My love affair for audiobooks and podcasts laid bare.
Also, thank you. I thought I was weird for wanting to read like 3 different books at the same time. 😄
It is... 😂 I could NEVER EVERRR do that 🤣
@@Evangeline-o3o Oh! Haha. Well, I dont know. They're all usually pretty different from each other. 🤷🏼♀️
It's not that weird lol I know plenty of people who do.
guess who *what* 😂
@@Evangeline-o3o idk you have a book for the bathroom, and sometimes you feel like diving into an intellectual essay from Ortega y Gasset, and sometimes you feel like reading something silly. It's kind of like watching multiple series at the same time for me. Not a big deal. Don't know why it's so baffling to you.
This has to be one of your BEST VIDEOS!! Had me laughing outloud. I love your quick witted honesty. Thanks for being on the tube, you brighten up my day AND I always learn something... pretty cool ☺️
"Creative inspiration, otherwise known as stealing ideas" is the perfect summary of all human culture.
I had a thought like this "I should read more I want to be a reader I want to always have something interesting to talk about because my talking skills suck."
Afterwards I started reading a little at a time while I was on the toilet, just one chapter.
Now I read a chapter of my book whenever I don't know what I want to do or when I feel like I've been staring at screens too much, I'm not a very outdoorsy person so having something to tear me away from the computer is great.
I'm currently reading my way through all of my dads old sci-fi books, the ones he read when he was 16-25. Its given us more things to talk about too which is cool!
Great video! I've been trying to read more this month too! Reading multiple books at a time has been really helpful so far. I've been experimenting with 3-4 in the rotation at a time. Also, can't recommend the Libby app enough if you have a library card. They've got audiobooks and ebooks available from your local library. Oh! And on the subject of finding books to read, two of my favorite tools:
1. Booktube - Find a creator with similar taste to you who does book recommendations - found leena norms during quarantine and think I immediately started reading more.
2. Pinterest - If there is a book you really loved or a show/movie you really love you can just search for books like it. When I was really into Stranger Things, I did this and ended up finding one of my favorite books "My Best Friend's Exorcism" by Grady Hendrix on one of those lists.
Get Libby and continue to use your library (as long as your library has that set up...)!
This is one of my favourite videos in all RUclips history
You’re an amazing presenter. This is my first video on your channel and I have a feeling I can look forward to many many more.
When he says “math, science, history” but doesn’t say “unraveling the mystery”...
Big bang?
@@mohammadal-otaibi5426 yuuup
I recently have had the exact same sudden motivation to read more and I must say I love it! perfect distraction during a pandemic because it really does require all your attention, currently reading: Crime and Punishment, 12 Rules for Life and Letters to a Stoic. What also seems to be working for me is putting deadlines, I now have a deadline each Sunday to finish a new book, really keeps me going :)
I think what sold me was you saying “it’s like gaining time” when grabbing a book over grabbing your phone. That sounds excellent
I actually really needed this. I am studying Spanish, and have a fluency test coming up. Because of this, I wanted to read a full book in Spanish. To start, I bought the entire Harry Potter series in Spanish. I could read the first few books in a week no problem, but in Spanish it feel like a chore. It reminds me of Spanish class, and it also takes me a lot slower (it’s my second language after all). I think I need to change my mindset and start enjoying reading it, like I do when I read the English versions.
Thanks Craig! I appreciate your dedication to improvement and the fact that you share advice about it with everyone. Your positivity and silly but seriousness is really refreshing. Thanks for doing what you do!
I just found this channel. Simply blown away. This stuff is brilliant. The parents at the kitchen table are just over the top.
Thanks you!
In all seriousness though, please make the gardening series
I’ve actually read like six books since I’ve watched this and started two more. You’ve inspired me! Thank you
I’ve been trying to read more this summer, and was doing well for a while! This video is really helpful and has motivated me to get back on top of things.
I specifically sought out some classics when I was in high school, definitely enjoyed about half of them. Reading through "2312" right now, it's very good.
Just yesterday I wrote on my journal, which was inspired by your journal video, that I should start reading more books, and now you post this video. What?! Craig Benzine, You are changing my life, good sir!
So grateful for you and your content Craig. It's all just so comforting and thoughtful and fun and chilled. Thank you for being all those things for us xx
Also, we doing weeding on a Wednesday, and we always sing "weeding Wednesday" in the "weezy waiter" jingle tune. Thought you'd like to know...
Not being afraid to quit on reading a specific book is the best advice on this video. I lost count of how many times I didn't read i single page for days, weeks or even months because I was trying to finish a book I was not enjoying. It's what you said: didn't get to the good part that everyone was taking about? So what? There are other good books out there that you might enjoy more! And you can abandon the book for two years and then figure that you should try reading it again, and two years later it becomes one of your favorites.
I also love to read three to four books at a time (although I've heard it doesn't work for everyone).
Craig! I started watching you a long time ago because I found you to be entertaining your personality compelling.
Now, I watch your videos because your videos are PROFOUNDLY helpful (and compellingly entertaining). Thank you so much for this kind of content.
Bloody brilliant and straight to the point video. Thank you!
PS: I recommend creating an accound on Goodreads: to create reading lists, follow up, discover books, and set a reading challenge every year if you want
This is one of the most wheezy-waiter-y videos ever. Love it! Keep being you sir!
Came down here to see if anyone addressed the library comment. Glad to see they did, haha, but I will add to the sentiment: Get to know your local libraries! They are still very relevant and have resources you maybe didn't even know about (genealogy records, help applying for a job, instruments to borrow, a canoe to borrow, info on local organizations you can join, interesting classes, a recording studio, etc.)
My tip for reading more books is that I have them all on my Kindle, and I read every night in bed. I've got it all figured out. Where the pillows go, etc. I used to rarely finish a book, especially novels. I would read maybe one novel a year, and poke around in non-fiction, but with my Kindle method, I've finished 20 books so far in 2020! And you're so correct about quitting them if you don't like them. There are no rights and wrongs. You find what works for you.
I read 6 books in one week earlier this month after not finishing a book for over a year. I don’t know what motivated me so strongly again. Reading was one of my favorite things and then I stopped almost completely. I’m glad you decided to make this video now. Some good thoughts to help us keep reading.
Thanks Craig, I really needed this video and I've been postponing to read because of my summer school classes. Also congratulations for 1 million subscribers, I'm proud to be one of them :)
Wheezy, you should do a video on breath work or just doing breathing exercises for period of time (love the vids)
Hey, Craig?
Thanks for doing a video with the valleyfolk, man. I was even younger than I am now when I started watching you, and Sourcefed/phillip defranco kind of took over my developmental years, and I fell off from your videos. I shouldn't have. Everything that I'm looking for can be found here, too. In a more humanistic way, sometimes, even.
I hit the little bell. I don't wanna miss another second of you two anymore.
My favorite way to find good books is to read books that have been made into movies that I haven't seen yet, because everyone's always like "the book was wayyy better!" Then I get to watch the movie once I'm done and join those people haha
I LOVED this! Very entertaining way to present the info. The Alanis reference, Wizzing with Wheezy, the Shakespearean sounding quote. OMG, I could go on. This was GREAT!! Thank ya much :)
That's really good advice. It was way more helpful than a lot videos about reading more. Thanks.
Just wanted to say I love your channel and listening to you has been therapeutic because you sound like a real person just having a conversation with me. That's good.
What finally worked for me was hooking up my library card to the Libby/OverDrive app. I get some of my best books from my “Librarians Recommend” section on there. And the books are delivered instantly! For free! So I can read a bunch at a time and not be afraid to drop any, like you said. My library and Libby support a reading habit I genuinely could not afford otherwise.
You're one of the first people who actually said "read several books at the same time", and do it similar to me. I'm able to differentiate between them because they are different formats (audiobook, ebook, and physical), as well as types (fiction, non-fiction, novels, short stories, poetry, essays).
Hey Craig, I'm getting back into reading too! Just finished 'Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep' (so good) and now reading 'The Shrinking Man'. I watched a truncated version of the movie so so many times as a kid on my Dad's projector, it's fun to revisit that world in book form now. All the best, Maeve in Ireland
I like this video so much I had to comment.
I’ve read about a book a week this year! Great tips to ramp up my reading schedule for 2021 😊📚
I sometimes feel unproductive when I seat down to read a book and that makes finding the time for it a bit hard. I need a video on "how to actually do things for fun without feeling bad about it" 😂
Or “there’s always one more RUclips video. Hey look, it’s someone cleaning out drains *four hours later*...”
@@ncot_tech 😂😂😂😂
How did you see so far into my brain for this?? 😂 Assigning importance to books and putting pressure on picking one... it's so real!!
"Getting into a good book which is rare for me.."
My sentiments exactly and why I've been in a decade long reading slump.
Lol?
Have you ever read any biographies? I read one about Nellie Taft that was excellent that I really enjoyed.
red-winged blackbird
Interesting. Of course 'Taft' stuck out but not going to lie, still had to get googly on the Nellie end of it. I've read only a few. Most recents (within a rolling year lol) were a book on Eisenhower, then a memoir by Chester Nez (through Judith Schiess) who served during world war 2 as a Navajo Code Talker. The Nazis literally had no idea how to decode Navajo. Fascinating the role these men played!
Abhishek Sangavikar well my friend, in the grand scheme of things, even with the current state of world wide discontent and virus, we have lived in an era where we the current denizens of earth (on average) have lived largely in a time of unparalleled peace and opportunity. That is true even with all clashes and conflicts combined in these very recent decades. If you are in and of America, I apologize that you may have personal trials that have rendered you unable to enjoy this era overall. I clearly have been through difficulties myself. I am blessed (thus far) to be a part of this great nation made up of many peoples. But as even Rome proved, nothing lasts forever. Man's voracious appetite for control and power will always result in kingdoms toppling kingdoms till the bitter end. Humanities "goodness" is not inherent regardless of what saving god we try to make from technology. Peace of mind and heart unto you my brother.
Libraries are such great resources! I use the Los Angeles Public Library's ebook catalogue on OverDrive. I'm currently reading my 65th book of the year and am aiming for at least 100 this year. Sometimes I go on a reading spree and sometimes I have huge reading gaps, but I'm slowly but surely getting there!
You're funny :)
I love reading books. I always read sci-fi books while commuting. Takes me to far away places. Much more fun than staring at your phone like everybody else.
Thank you for quality content. Thank you for inspiring the rest of us to be our best selves.
Your personality, ambition, and tenacity are a influential.
"This is Fake Sweat, How did I do it?...." I was expecting "Spray Bottle!"
Same
Yay! A wheezy waiter video on my birthday! What a treat 😊😍
Happy birthday!
Happy Birthday!
I did this last year. Bought a fancy notebook (because I'm a notebook freak) and wrote a challenge for myself including writing a quick book review when I finish.
Killed it.
This year it's bigger because I've fallen back in love with books
Booktube and goodreads is a motivation for me to read more. Seeing other people accumulated their read books is awesome. Books are like movies for me. Congrats on us for reading more.😁
That's the best video I've seen from you. Great. Reading is great. Also try Goodreads. Also the power of serendipity. i.e. find the book that's waiting for you by wandering around. Just wander around looking and see what pops up, in a bookstore obviously. What about looking about the books in other people's homes. That's interesting too to do.
Loving your videos! I like often, rarely comment...but here we are. The things we do for things of the worthy!
I would totally watch a gardening series if you did one! Please let there be a "We tried gardening for 90 days" video next year, even if all you can manage is a kitchen window spice garden.
I frequently read more than 1 book at time! Been doing this for over 25 years. My dad would do it all the time, which is where I got it from.
I love Goodreads for keeping track of what I want to read, what I am currently reading and looking for ideas.
I started reading my books in sons room (he’s 10) while he’s working on virtual school work...so if he has a question I’m there to help & i’m exercising my brain at same time...🤓🤓 I was too lazy to push myself to read before, but this works, stress free & relaxing too...let’s face it we all need that these days.....thx for video....👍🏻😜
Loved this video. I say ABAB all the time - Always Bring A Book!
Though libraries are not physically open, a majority are still taking calls/emails/chats so you can have a librarian recommend something to you based on your interests. It's pretty much our favorite thing to do so please seek out your local library!
Sincerely, a library worker.
I haven’t laughed this much at a RUclips video in a long time. Great video Craig!
I had the exact same experience..with the exact same book "The Kind Worth Killing". It is one of my favorite books and I also randomly picked it up in a bookstore, read the back, bought it and read it in like 3 days.
Feeling pretty good about myself because I discovered some of these tips on my own! I read a novel with my coffee in the morning (and in breaks) and a poetry book with tea before bed. Reading multiple books of different types has been the most helpful thing in reading more. Hell, I read 50 books in 2018 as part of the Goodreads challenge because of it. Also, Goodreads is a great place to find good books! I looked for my favourite books and read reviews and followed people with shared interests, turns out they have great taste!
LEAGLE EAGLE SAID IN THE DOOBALIEDOO AND IM LIKE YOO DID YOU REFERENCE THAT FROM WEEZY WAITOR THEN I LOOKED YOU UP BECAUSE I MISS YOU FAM!
Wow Craig, so inspiring to hear about how reading more books fundamentally altered your atomic structure. Can't wait for your next video: Combing My Beard Cured Epilepsy
I used to read a massive amount of books and loved it. I've found that as an adult I got away from it, mostly because I have so much to do. Enter: Audio Books! I honestly have an audio book on all of the time I'm not at work. Yes, I love the stories but I also find it relaxes me. It gives me something to focus on when my mind might wander to less positive things. I find myself accomplishing chores and tasks with ease because I'm absorbed in "my stories." If you have a library card, most libraries have a large selections of audio books online. Also, free trials of Audible are great. I've spent the last few months working my way through the Amelia Peabody series of humorous Egyptology novels. Try it, you'll like it. ❤
Libraries- USE THEM, they have all the stuff you need to read more and they are FREE! Thanks to everyone else that plugged libraries.
The "read something lighter" really helped me get back into reading - I started with a whodunnit that ended up being pretty enjoyable. Also, I think going in knowing there will be some sort of twist or genre-bending element (but not knowing what that will be) can help convince me to pick up a book in the first place.
“Have the next book ready before you finish the previous book”
Somehow this has the opposite effect on me. When I have finished a book, I’m far more likely to start (and then finish) a new book when I spend some time at a bookshop (trying to avoid people as best I can, of course) and buy one.
I think it has something to do with that new book being exactly the one I want to read at that moment.
This was the perfect blend of new and old Wheezy. I laughed quite a bit.
Why doesn’t this video already at least 1k likes?! Come on, people! This is gold here.
I read a lot of books at once. My favorite is nonfiction so I have to have a lot of different subjects to read about so I don't get bored
How I read at least 2 books a week: no screens after 8 in the evening, always a good book by the bed and the same advice you give in this video: read several books at the same time then you can chose one depending on what you feel like reading. Right now I’m reading a Nora Roberts novel, ”Digital minimalism” by Cal Newport, a book about stress and a poetrybook. The first two is in english, because I like to challenge myself (I live in Sweden and english is my second language) and the last two are in swedish. One thing I belive is really important when it come to reading is to remember that ALL reading is good reading, if you like comic books go for it! The more you read the faster you read and it’s good to build a reading habit 📚🤩 and when I write reading I mean that in a wide sense, like listening to audiobooks as well! 15 minutes of reading (or listening to Someone read to you or an audiobook) each day for children give them the capacity to read a newspaper in full when they are 17 years old, research shows here in Sweden. And the point is that not everyone can read a newspaper and understand it in full nowadays, I don’t know how readinglevels are in the US though...
I literally have come home with four new books I've bought and here I am.
I almost didn’t watch this because of the guilt I carry over not reading (despite really wanting to) but this was super helpful and now I am finally going to go to bed goodnight
Love this one, brother! Your flow is on 🔥
Lol! I was watching a crash course video and I loved your personality so I did some research on the internet, and I have finally found your diamond in the rough of a channel! And I may or may not have blasted Bedrolls Across America from my room...
Literally just started utilizing the online resources from libraries. Audiobooks and ebooks downloaded right to your phone. It's a revelation! I listened to "The Great Good Thing" by Andrew Klavan in one day, and it was narrated by Klavan himself. Plus, in the book he recommended like 10+ books that impacted his life, so now I have my next books picked out!