I love reading and would love to join your reading club- My friends around me don’t read that much... not so many people I can share about my feelings towards reading
Exactly! I read now systematically during my train commute (25 min forth and back = 50 min a day, times 5 days, that's 4 hours a week I read now instead of scrolling on a black screen. And then often times I continue reading some more at home. And what you get is compound interest!
I used to watch Netflix as reward at the end of a productive day. But now, I use reading before going to bed, 30-60 mins. It helps me to fall sleep, and follow the 'No screen time' one hour before sleeping.
Is it really a good Idea to read before sleeping ? I mean my brain is too exhausted and is not at 100% so it wont process the content efficiently, and sometimes my eyes feel so down. can you pls tell how do you do ?
@@DL92_ maybe do it 3 hours before bed so you're not too exhausted and you're able to focus . Or maybe do it when you wake up instead of going through your phone ,read a book
@@DL92_ if u feel too tired then don't read then. Best time to read books imo is in the morning or after u wake up from sleep. Ur mind stays fresh that time and u can digest anything u read.
@@DL92_ Yes, I read light stuff, mostly self-help books these days. Completed Atomic Habits and Psycho-cybernetics this way, currently reading Power of Now. You can try fiction... I read my academic stuff rest of the day, so thats my priority when I wake up.
I'm pretty sure the secret to being smart is to read. A lot of people think smart people are just born that way but I think it has to do with reading as a kid.
@@charmedcaster15 Well, sort of. Crystalized IQ is something that might improve with age or with the deliberate practice something intellectually challenging. But your learning speed which is tied to fluid IQ is something you can't do anything about.
@@bigword3744 @Dominik Bilinski @Dominik Bilinski Actually no. obviously the crystallized intelligence , which is basically the library of the brain , can be simply increased by acquiring more information . Fluid intelligence , which is the creative intelligence , can also be increase . Well the more technical term is "tap into more " let me clarify we all have immense logic and creativity but it is how we train our mind to access them that's what differ . And that is why there is countless testimony of writers who could not write " dug deep " into their mind and accessed higher level of intelligence , both logic and creative intelligence , than they already did. it is simply how the brain function . Even more so many who have practice the creative arts and also scientific "arts" have found that their fluidity has increased a lot due to the fact that the way they look and perceive physics ,for example, has changed they were able to make new link between information as if they were painting something. Personally i dived in listening to classical music a while ago like " experience by Einaudi " and when i was reviewing my studies basically by visualizing the information that is how i review( i have just started my masters in biomedical science ) and the most beautiful thing happened basically i was at a low level alpha state and at the same time of visualizing my studies i started remembering the music and the images in my head started speeding up and slowing down with the music and i truly felt that i have mastered the information because , if only you can see what i saw , all the information started coming into my head and my brain started putting them all together and linking them correctly and from that day on after doing this several times it became automatic to me i started to understand things much easier and faster and link them correctly to one and other my learning capability has truly increased even my teacher has noticed that i started , frequently might i add, to understand things directly after they are said .He even stated that in the classroom that my ability to "catch thing" ,as they say, very quickly is what set me apart from the rest . And also what helped me to make it automatic is actually expecting it to happen your believes are very important to access more of your potential in any area intellectual or other . And like i said earlier i read a long time ago ( which helped me in this conclusion among other thing) is that a physics girl started painting and later on started to see physics as if it was a painting and her learning capability increased.
The mentioned tips in this video 👇 1. Limit Distractions 2. Establish Consequences. 3. Dump Bad Books. 4. Don't Skim Read. 5. Accountability Partner. 6. Put At Least 30 Minutes In Your Schedule each day for Reading. ( Not Before Going To Bed)
@@austintow4074 I wouldn't read before bed. Whenever I do, my brain is zinging from the book that I end up not being able to sleep. That then ruins my next day.
Reading has really changed my life I I’ve challenged myself to read 60 books in 1 year and all I can say is that the challenge was mind blowing, not only have I grown has as a person but the way I process life has totally changed. I can proudly say that I’m an Avid reader because I have made it my Arsenal routine to read 1 book ever my week
Reading rewires your mind. It literally makes your brain grow. After I read a book, I'm not the same person as before reading it. I feel renewed. Also, it allows me to be alone with my thoughts. Read more.
I started Audible a few months ago and since then I’ve listened to at least a book a week WHILE WORKING, on topics like finance and personal growth and it’s been the best decision I ever made!
Pisauce Sure! I had just finished 3 years of flight training to become a commercial pilot only to run into Covid. I lost both my jobs at the airport and couldn’t find a flying job either so I was extremely bummed out. I actually started mowing lawns around my neighbourhood and it took off. I realized I could pay back debt quickly doing it and also realized I could listen to books while mowing to maximize my time. I’ve paid back all my debt, built an emergency fund, and I’m starting to invest all because of the new knowledge I have from listening. “Atomic Habits” by James Clear was amazing. Hopefully aviation will rebound next year and I’ll be able to find a flying job! (I live in BC Canada)
@@6garnett Thanks for sharing and glad that you managed to find alternative source for your finances. Hang in there and wish you all the best! Yes, things will get better for aviation soon (once the vaccine is found)
I always feel so much more motivated and creative when I read books. I used to read a ton of fiction as a kid like you mention, but now the educational books are where it's at. Really opens my mind to a whole new perspective and such a productive way to spend your time. I'm down for a book club!
I don't understand why most people perceive reading as boring. I personally have read a book a week for the past 3 years and it has changed my life and made me a more creative person.
Tbh it really depends - with fiction books depending on how detailed it is I can skim but non fiction is definitely one where I can’t skim bc I have to read the pages two or three times actually. Detailed fiction is a no for skimming too but tbh if the book isn’t that detailed and complex then I can skim read (I don’t do it very often) Skimming is obviously still reading but if you’re skimming a detailed book and not taking anything in then the reading sessions is not very effective
@BabyUnicornio but you're still technically reading the words when skimming - I'd say when I skim read I still read about 75% of the words on the page I just miss out words in between - you've still technically read a book even if you skimmed it if you understand the book/know the plot (most of it anyway). The literal definition is 'look at and comprehend the meaning of written or printed matter' and if you skim read a page and understand most of what is being said without needing to read it word for word, I'd still count the book, as a whole, as being read.
Usually I tend to skim through "modern" books I solely read for my own satisfaction or because of a recommendation. However, when it comes to classics or authors where I notice a peculiar / masterful writing style, I tend to read each word, sometimes even repeating certain pages to fully comprehend every sentence and most stylistic devices (for me, as a non-native speaker, Brave New World is a great example of such a novel). It‘s like the difference between truly watching certain wonderful shows or movies vs binging through each season of some mediocre ones.
for me, i skimmed through fiction books when the author is describing something or use long phrases to describe an action. For example, the author would write “He turned the doorknob. As he applied pressure on the door where it’s wood came from the finest wood cutter from Southeast Asia. The door opened” where its literally him opening the door. So yeah if the author is using long phrases to describe an action I’ll just skimmed through.
I completed agree @nonuora. reading a book isn't just about gaining knowledge, it's about the experience. it's slow at times but it makes it worth it when you absorb each word instead of rushing to get to the finish line.
2019 - Read a book or so a week. ~55 books read. 2020 - I'm at 55 books today with 4 more months. It's the best thing you can do for personal development in my opinion.
I’ve recently started to limit my time on social media and started reading more. I feel so much happier and clear-headed. It’s amazing! Nate, thank you for being an inspiration to us all. Keep up the good work! :)
What a coincidence! I started challenging myself and reading one book a week since last month. I'm a slow reader AND I used to hate reading. Well, I still do lol. But I see the benefits of it and I want to better myself and eventually be successful in life. So yeah. It's my first couple months so maybe I will start to enjoy it hopefully.
@@MagicMetalMoney you're right. It's definitely more about how you feel. most of the books I read were about psychology, self improvement and self help. They're my "easy to read" interests lol. I'm transitioning to business and finance but I don't wanna rush things and ruin the little passion for reading I built over time. Baby steps. My first goal is to be daily consistent until it feels natural to me.
Book clubs are actually great! I started a book club with my best friend and we catch up fortnightly on our latest book. It definitely helps with accountability and makes me reflect more on a book when I would otherwise just move on to the next one.
Just began reading at the start of quarantine. I think I read one book throughout high school. I’m a college freshman now and have read 10 books on the stock market since March and love it! It’s crazy how much better I learn reading compared to watching videos. It’s changed my life
Into the wild , can’t hurt me - david goggins, make your bed , deep work, even chapters from the Bible like proverbs are just tips to live by in life you don’t have to be religious
Weird that I stumbled upon this today. I was driving out to the lake, and was thinking about how some of the life choices I've made career-wise, were apart of the path of least resistance. These choices have turned out well for me, but they haven't allowed me to build what I dream of building. Great video Nate, I love the spreading awareness of how important reading and learning on your own time is.
I find that the more you get into the habit of reading, the more you enjoy and the easier it gets because now it’s “you’re thing”, it’s what you do to relax. Awesome video as always :)
Agree with all your points. One that I would add is that if you’ve never been an avid reader the best way to start reading consistently is to find books on topics you’re actually interested in. Don’t read a book just because it’s a best seller, or because someone told you to read it and “it’s going to change your life.” It’s much easier to do that when you’ve built up a routine or don’t have the preconceived notion that books are a waste of your time. Also, just a reminder, you can read a lot of self-help books but if you don’t implement some of the things you’ve learnt then there won’t be any change in your life. Read a couple of chapters, try something you've learnt and then read some more. It's a lot easier when the ideas are fresh and you have motivation.
I would recommend meditating after reading the book. The best way I have realized to digest those consumed contents. Thank you for sharing your views. :)
@@MagicMetalMoney yep so you don't lose it. So i just read a pamplet about "Joy" & thought how can i serve people better? We find joy in serving others so this is my challenge today.😊
Yeah this is great! I've been reading "Limitless" by Jim Kwik and he also recommend people meditate and think about their dreams too when they wake up. It can be super powerful for sure to get that extra immersion in the content and upgrade your learning.
Yes....... Start a book club please and i recommend these books 1.)Napoleon Hill - Think and Grow Rich 2.) Rhonda Byrne- The secret 3.) Robert Kiyosaki - Rich Dad Poor Dad 4.) Benjamin Graham- The Intelligent Investor 5.) Tony Robbins- Money Master The Game 6.) Timothy Ferris - The 4 Hour Work Week 7.)Charles Duhigg - The Power Of Habit
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How funny you'd post this today. My sister and I just decided yesterday to start our own little book club and we made our first book choice based on one of your videos haha. Number one is How to Win Friends and Influence People. :)
I would be slightly cautious of Dale Carnegie’s books as they’re rooted in a 1930’s social environment. Some of it still applies but I would be hesitant about taking on some of his thoughts about speaking to women or approaching arguments
Definitely read the Percy Jackson series a few times haha. That was the catalyst for my interest on just about all mythologies now. Books are great gateways to new interests!
Thanks for sharing these things that you’ve learned from reading a book a day 😊 I can really relate to reading a book and then realising you don’t really understand what’s going on 😂 I felt like that when I was reading the Intelligent Investor, it went way over my head! Great video 👏
A book is what started me off on my own personal journey to financial freedom. That book was the intelligent investor by Benjamin Graham. It made me realise I could achieve financial freedom through the right investments!
v3r as someone who’s young and so far just has a decent knowledge of finance, I agree. Some of the stuff I’ve learnt so far is great, just need to know it’s worth it
Great video as always! You helped me understand many concepts about money and investments! Now you motivate me to start reading more, which I definitely have been putting off lately! You have even inspired me to start my own RUclips channel!
I usually read whenever I feel that I want to read and I believe that it is best way to read a book rather than compelling oneself to finish a book within a particular period of time. In my point of view we should enjoy reading instead of creating a pressure on us and I really enjoys reading novels.🤗
I’ve finished my first book in years this month! Now reading the next one. Honestly, I’ve stopped trying to read for the sake of reading and it’s worked! I now crave reading!
Thank you Nate from Japan! I have been reading books for 15 years and I targeted to read so many books as I can. But recently I tried to the great books that I need right now and read it two or three times. Recently I have been struggling with my reading speed and making it habit again and that's why I reached to this video. I learned some critical pointes that I needed to learn. I really love your presentation with your great voice tones. Thank you Nate!
having the habit of reading is such a blessing. i’m so glad i was born in a time before everyone could afford touch screen phones. i’m so grateful my parents made me read Enid Blyton. i’m so grateful to have grown up in an environment where reading was the only source of entertainment. i wish children these days also cultivated reading.
I'm really a farm labour, and 9 of September 2019 i decided to start reading atleast 50 books per year. Then what's happened, i have 29 days and 4 books remain to achieve my goal.
I read a lot everyday but not book. I read people, their intentions, verbal messages and body language. I read between the lines, social cues and try to decode them. I read my surroundings. The world around us is an open book and I completely immerse myself in reading the true nature of reality.
Great video bro! I’ve noticed that since I stopped using social media I have definitely gotten more productive. Started doing my morning routine more, started reading more, etc. I’ve also noticed that I’ve been more happier to. In my opinion there’s nothing wrong with social media but it can be very damaging to the mind and health sometimes.
I'm working on this. I'm averaging a little over a book every two weeks this year. So long as I finish a book this week, I will be on pace for 30 books this year. Knowledge is power. I'd love to see some reviews on your favorites. 👍
I read atleast 2 hours everyday an hour on the bus on the way to work and back and then sometimes at night or on the weekend. It’s so easy to read one if not two books a week if you use that time travelling to work reading. Don’t waste the time on your phone etc. read or journal it’s so important ( Iv learnt is it anyway ).
I think for me there was also a pressure going through school to read really terrible books in a set amount of time and then analyse them which really took the enjoyment out of reading and made it feel like a chore, I find that now I am much happier reading again although there are other reasons like you mentioned so I still read a lot less than I used to
*Reading books are great* . _Although I think there's probably more value in having 3-5 books you always come back to rather than just absorbing new info every time_ 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿
Steven Vander Hoek Finance great question Steven. I’d say; 1) rich dad poor dad 2) 10x 3) trust me I’m lying 4) 48 laws of power 5) The richest man in Babylon What about yourself?
I definitely think that positive reinforcement is better than negative in this case. If I ‘punish’ myself for not doing something, I’ll just stop setting myself a goal. If I reward myself for meeting my goals, I’m much more likely to achieve it, and to push myself to reach bigger goals in future.
Mr.O Brien. After being treated for T.B.I due to injuries i sustained in iraq, my vocabulary with words, memory and speech have been impaired. So i decided to read as much as i can. However I do not know where my interests are for books. I feel like im am indecisive. With the book i do purchase, I find myself not connecting with the words that I read. Like if i am not focusing or I am being distracted . ( As if someone just rambles with words, i ramble with reading) as hard as i try to concentrate i find myself reading every single page at least 2-3 times before turning the page , to really grasp or take in or understand what i am reading. Not the pronounce of words but re read to understand what is taking place during that narration. Re reading 2-3 times every page has become unmotivating and exhausting. Books tend to drag out longer than they should.. have tried audible books and it has been easier to picture what is happening during the narration. I take notes as well. However i feel like a cheat. That I am not becoming more knowledgeable as someone should when they physically read . Do you recommend to keep reading physical or can one gain what you have gain with audiblebooks?
There’s nothing like picking up a physical book and feeling the pages as you flip through them. That said, lately I’ve gotten a lot more ‘reading’ through audiobooks. That’s been a game changer
Awesome video! I find that combining reading and listening is the way to go for me too. A lot of times the audio book versions of the book will have exclusive content from the author. Also hearing it from their own mouth literally can be super powerful sometimes. Having that accountability is huge too. I did that where both my cousin and I were reading through a book together and it helped us both grow talking more about it outside of our other reading. Yeah reading a lot is definitely a great skill to have. I've dropped a number of books and I've been doing it more lately. Reading helps you in your writing too. And yep Harry Potter and Percy Jackson books were super bomb.
I'm no longer big on reading books but taking massive action and execution. If I need more info due to a roadblock, only then I'd grab a book and read it. I believe in this now: "self-improvement can only take you so far, self-destruction however, can take you everywhere. Learn less, do more". Just my 2 cents basically after 3 years of being in the game. Doesn't mean to screw the books, just take more action and execute.
I love audiobooks! They really motivate me to do things that I oftentimes find boring, like loading the dishwasher or cooking or running or commuting. Now, I feel excited to get those breaks because it's my get-to-read-my-book time. :)
@@bigfoot.4451 they're not a source of knowledge to you but they could well be a source of inspiration for someone working on some kind of drawing or comic skills
The title of this video is a bit misleading. It should be something like “how to get the most out of reading” something along those lines. Great video though!
Completely agree with you about fully reading (word for word) those books you choose to read, and also being willing to set a book aside if it doesn't 'grab' you.
I don't do that a lot but apparently reading novels before going to sleep instead of more demanding books stimulates imagination and works as a primer for your dreams.
Can we hit 5,000 likes on this video?? Thanks everyone!!
off course
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I love reading and would love to join your reading club- My friends around me don’t read that much... not so many people I can share about my feelings towards reading
Yesss
totally
Should we create a book club? Let me know!
Yes!
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Yes please! I need this
I'd vibe with that
Yes please
“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies . . . The man who never reads lives only one.” - George R.R. Martin
🤔🤔
Well that can also apply to movies and tv shows as well.
I apply this to video games.
@@FitnessCoachSergio LoL !
@@FitnessCoachSergio Considering how bad I am in video games, I probably lived a million lives already and I am only in my early 20s xD.
When you're beginning to read, dont force yourself to read a book a week, just gradually get into it and you'll actually start to enjoy it
This! I'm not much of a recreational reader, so I cant see myself reading a book/week right off the bat.
Let's keep in touch?
Yeah also with the genre too. If you don’t want to read non-fiction, read some fiction!
Exactly! I read now systematically during my train commute (25 min forth and back = 50 min a day, times 5 days, that's 4 hours a week I read now instead of scrolling on a black screen. And then often times I continue reading some more at home. And what you get is compound interest!
Agreed
Read three books about any topic in the world and you’ll know more than the majority of people on that topic.
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Let's keep in touch?
Nice insight!
Really though?
Grow with Will - Level Up Your Business Skills Very interesting! Should do that
I used to watch Netflix as reward at the end of a productive day. But now, I use reading before going to bed, 30-60 mins. It helps me to fall sleep, and follow the 'No screen time' one hour before sleeping.
Is it really a good Idea to read before sleeping ? I mean my brain is too exhausted and is not at 100% so it wont process the content efficiently, and sometimes my eyes feel so down. can you pls tell how do you do ?
@@DL92_ maybe do it 3 hours before bed so you're not too exhausted and you're able to focus . Or maybe do it when you wake up instead of going through your phone ,read a book
@@DL92_ if u feel too tired then don't read then. Best time to read books imo is in the morning or after u wake up from sleep. Ur mind stays fresh that time and u can digest anything u read.
@@DL92_ Yes, I read light stuff, mostly self-help books these days. Completed Atomic Habits and Psycho-cybernetics this way, currently reading Power of Now. You can try fiction...
I read my academic stuff rest of the day, so thats my priority when I wake up.
@@DL92_ Same problem here...but i do read a novel which doesn't need to focus in i mean while readin' it...It's a really good idea 👌
“One glance at a book and you hear the voice of another person, perhaps someone dead for 1,000 years. To read is to voyage through time.”
― Carl Sagan
Let's keep in touch?
@@JanPogado Let's keep in touch?
@@rasmus7400 sure. visit my channel and drop how I can connect with you on one of my video :D let's share thoughts to win in life
pretty ironic lol
and if someone reads this 1000 years from now, it's plain meta
@John share the books you read
I'm pretty sure the secret to being smart is to read. A lot of people think smart people are just born that way but I think it has to do with reading as a kid.
Well, a lot of it has to do with your personality. Your upbringing, influences. Also IQ plays a role and you don't have any control over that at all.
@@bigword3744 wrong it has been proven countless times that IQ can increase just like anything else. Research it
@@charmedcaster15 Well, sort of. Crystalized IQ is something that might improve with age or with the deliberate practice something intellectually challenging. But your learning speed which is tied to fluid IQ is something you can't do anything about.
Let's keep in touch?
@@bigword3744 @Dominik Bilinski @Dominik Bilinski Actually no. obviously the crystallized intelligence , which is basically the library of the brain , can be simply increased by acquiring more information . Fluid intelligence , which is the creative intelligence , can also be increase . Well the more technical term is "tap into more " let me clarify we all have immense logic and creativity but it is how we train our mind to access them that's what differ . And that is why there is countless testimony of writers who could not write " dug deep " into their mind and accessed higher level of intelligence , both logic and creative intelligence , than they already did. it is simply how the brain function . Even more so many who have practice the creative arts and also scientific "arts" have found that their fluidity has increased a lot due to the fact that the way they look and perceive physics ,for example, has changed they were able to make new link between information as if they were painting something. Personally i dived in listening to classical music a while ago like " experience by Einaudi " and when i was reviewing my studies basically by visualizing the information that is how i review( i have just started my masters in biomedical science ) and the most beautiful thing happened basically i was at a low level alpha state and at the same time of visualizing my studies i started remembering the music and the images in my head started speeding up and slowing down with the music and i truly felt that i have mastered the information because , if only you can see what i saw , all the information started coming into my head and my brain started putting them all together and linking them correctly and from that day on after doing this several times it became automatic to me i started to understand things much easier and faster and link them correctly to one and other my learning capability has truly increased even my teacher has noticed that i started , frequently might i add, to understand things directly after they are said .He even stated that in the classroom that my ability to "catch thing" ,as they say, very quickly is what set me apart from the rest . And also what helped me to make it automatic is actually expecting it to happen your believes are very important to access more of your potential in any area intellectual or other . And like i said earlier i read a long time ago ( which helped me in this conclusion among other thing) is that a physics girl started painting and later on started to see physics as if it was a painting and her learning capability increased.
"The reading of all good books is like conversation with the finest minds of past centuries.”
--Rene Descartes
The mentioned tips in this video 👇
1. Limit Distractions
2. Establish Consequences.
3. Dump Bad Books.
4. Don't Skim Read.
5. Accountability Partner.
6. Put At Least 30 Minutes In Your Schedule each day for Reading. ( Not Before Going To Bed)
Thank you!!!
What’s wrong with reading before bed?
Actually you dont need to dump bad books, donate them!
@@austintow4074 im guessing it’s too easy to not do. Whether that’s through getting sleepy, wanting to check social media, watch tv, etc etc.
@@austintow4074 I wouldn't read before bed. Whenever I do, my brain is zinging from the book that I end up not being able to sleep. That then ruins my next day.
Reading has really changed my life
I I’ve challenged myself to read 60 books in 1 year and all I can say is that the challenge was mind blowing, not only have I grown has as a person but the way I process life has totally changed. I can proudly say that I’m an Avid reader because I have made it my Arsenal routine to read 1 book ever my week
Reading rewires your mind. It literally makes your brain grow. After I read a book, I'm not the same person as before reading it. I feel renewed. Also, it allows me to be alone with my thoughts.
Read more.
can you plz suggest few (may be three books) for simple read
what an amazing use of the "read more" joke xD respect
@@Dilsiify short simple stories.
1. Goosebumps: camp nightmare
2. The terrible by Yrsa Daley-ward
3. A survival guide for life by Bear Grylls
@@Dilsiify The Power Of Habit (Charles Duhigg), Make Your Bed (William H. McRaven), and The Little Prince (Antoine De Saint-Exupery).
It allows you to be more comfortable with your thoughts. Also your perception increases greatly.
I started Audible a few months ago and since then I’ve listened to at least a book a week WHILE WORKING, on topics like finance and personal growth and it’s been the best decision I ever made!
Can you give us some insight in what events happened to you that made it the best decision for you?
Pisauce Sure! I had just finished 3 years of flight training to become a commercial pilot only to run into Covid. I lost both my jobs at the airport and couldn’t find a flying job either so I was extremely bummed out. I actually started mowing lawns around my neighbourhood and it took off. I realized I could pay back debt quickly doing it and also realized I could listen to books while mowing to maximize my time. I’ve paid back all my debt, built an emergency fund, and I’m starting to invest all because of the new knowledge I have from listening. “Atomic Habits” by James Clear was amazing. Hopefully aviation will rebound next year and I’ll be able to find a flying job! (I live in BC Canada)
Garnett Roberts Great job, you inspire me to get off my lazy butt and get to work! Thanks for sharing.
@@6garnett Thanks for sharing and glad that you managed to find alternative source for your finances. Hang in there and wish you all the best! Yes, things will get better for aviation soon (once the vaccine is found)
@@6garnett GOD bless u bro...u are a source of inspiration for so many out there ....stay blessed
You encouraged me to read 📚
Wow, you again are here! lol
I really like your comments, sis, keep it up
Fear Allah Fear Allah.
@@blackflagarmy5010 lol
Salam sister 💯 i started reading books
@@blackflagarmy5010 why does she need to fear god more lmao.
I always feel so much more motivated and creative when I read books. I used to read a ton of fiction as a kid like you mention, but now the educational books are where it's at. Really opens my mind to a whole new perspective and such a productive way to spend your time. I'm down for a book club!
What books would you recommend ?
can you recommend some educational books please.
@@nathandrake711 Thank you for arguing by Jay Heinrichs & Thinking, fast and slow by Daniel Kahneman.
I don't understand why most people perceive reading as boring.
I personally have read a book a week for the past 3 years and it has changed my life and made me a more creative person.
Has it changed your life financially in a significant manner? That's what I'd like to know.
Yes, give us specifics on the changes.
Since social media emerged I believe it took the attention out of things like reading
@@KyleRBell-pe7yy 🙄
You are probably someone very interesting to talk to
Reading books was definitly the point what changed my life
It is so important
Books provide you a lot of useful information
Where are u
Was genau hat sich in deinem Leben geändert?
Hello, can you guys recommend a good book to read?
@@reponteann1602
“The Holy Bible Amplified”
“I don’t have enough faith to be an atheist”
“Stealing from God”
Buying and reading a book is *one of the best investments* you can make to yourself.
If I could love this comment I would! Writing this down!
True
I read a lot and I'm still a loser tbh
I read every word, too. Skimming is not reading. It’s skimming.
Tbh it really depends - with fiction books depending on how detailed it is I can skim but non fiction is definitely one where I can’t skim bc I have to read the pages two or three times actually. Detailed fiction is a no for skimming too but tbh if the book isn’t that detailed and complex then I can skim read (I don’t do it very often) Skimming is obviously still reading but if you’re skimming a detailed book and not taking anything in then the reading sessions is not very effective
@BabyUnicornio but you're still technically reading the words when skimming - I'd say when I skim read I still read about 75% of the words on the page I just miss out words in between - you've still technically read a book even if you skimmed it if you understand the book/know the plot (most of it anyway). The literal definition is 'look at and comprehend the meaning of written or printed matter' and if you skim read a page and understand most of what is being said without needing to read it word for word, I'd still count the book, as a whole, as being read.
Usually I tend to skim through "modern" books I solely read for my own satisfaction or because of a recommendation. However, when it comes to classics or authors where I notice a peculiar / masterful writing style, I tend to read each word, sometimes even repeating certain pages to fully comprehend every sentence and most stylistic devices (for me, as a non-native speaker, Brave New World is a great example of such a novel). It‘s like the difference between truly watching certain wonderful shows or movies vs binging through each season of some mediocre ones.
for me, i skimmed through fiction books when the author is describing something or use long phrases to describe an action. For example, the author would write “He turned the doorknob. As he applied pressure on the door where it’s wood came from the finest wood cutter from Southeast Asia. The door opened” where its literally him opening the door. So yeah if the author is using long phrases to describe an action I’ll just skimmed through.
I completed agree @nonuora. reading a book isn't just about gaining knowledge, it's about the experience. it's slow at times but it makes it worth it when you absorb each word instead of rushing to get to the finish line.
Books are my comfort. Sci-fi, drama, history and self improvement. I love books 😍💞
2019 - Read a book or so a week. ~55 books read.
2020 - I'm at 55 books today with 4 more months.
It's the best thing you can do for personal development in my opinion.
fantastic brother I will also start until now and read 9 books but I hope to read a minimum of 32 books
Self help books or fiction books?
@@rahat7132 self help and a little of sellings
@@rahat7132 I don't read fiction unless they are shorter. Mostly personal development, biographies, history, etc
Yes Jonathan! 100%
More important than reading a book per week or per month is to really take time to think about it, and put it into practice!
Loving these new videos bro!
Thanks Marko
You are having an Amazing Growth Marko. Happy for you
@@okokok2803 thank you Ansuman
I’ve recently started to limit my time on social media and started reading more. I feel so much happier and clear-headed. It’s amazing!
Nate, thank you for being an inspiration to us all. Keep up the good work! :)
I just met your channel and i'm loving it. I got here to improve my english with a native speaker. I'm so thankful that youtube recommended you
I'm going to read a book now.
Ha ha, right?
What a coincidence! I started challenging myself and reading one book a week since last month. I'm a slow reader AND I used to hate reading. Well, I still do lol. But I see the benefits of it and I want to better myself and eventually be successful in life. So yeah. It's my first couple months so maybe I will start to enjoy it hopefully.
@@MagicMetalMoney you're right. It's definitely more about how you feel. most of the books I read were about psychology, self improvement and self help. They're my "easy to read" interests lol. I'm transitioning to business and finance but I don't wanna rush things and ruin the little passion for reading I built over time. Baby steps. My first goal is to be daily consistent until it feels natural to me.
Book clubs are actually great! I started a book club with my best friend and we catch up fortnightly on our latest book. It definitely helps with accountability and makes me reflect more on a book when I would otherwise just move on to the next one.
OU really??
I'm not a native English and I'm improving my English and my knowledge as well by reading English books
Just began reading at the start of quarantine. I think I read one book throughout high school. I’m a college freshman now and have read 10 books on the stock market since March and love it! It’s crazy how much better I learn reading compared to watching videos. It’s changed my life
Please make more “book recommendations” videos
Steven Vander Hoek Finance thank you so much!
@@kylie8244 also rich dad poor dad great book!
Into the wild , can’t hurt me - david goggins, make your bed , deep work, even chapters from the Bible like proverbs are just tips to live by in life you don’t have to be religious
Thank you guys, truly appreciate it!
Weird that I stumbled upon this today. I was driving out to the lake, and was thinking about how some of the life choices I've made career-wise, were apart of the path of least resistance. These choices have turned out well for me, but they haven't allowed me to build what I dream of building. Great video Nate, I love the spreading awareness of how important reading and learning on your own time is.
I’m taking baby steps by reading a book a month myself but I hope to get to your pace soon Nate! Great vid!
4:04 "The E Myth Revisited" - what a great book! 📖Funnily enough, I'm having it just next to me, planning on finishing after your video. 🙌🏻
ive been reading a book a week for four years, that changed my life
I find that the more you get into the habit of reading, the more you enjoy and the easier it gets because now it’s “you’re thing”, it’s what you do to relax. Awesome video as always :)
It becomes you are thing* ?? Whatt
Agree with all your points. One that I would add is that if you’ve never been an avid reader the best way to start reading consistently is to find books on topics you’re actually interested in. Don’t read a book just because it’s a best seller, or because someone told you to read it and “it’s going to change your life.” It’s much easier to do that when you’ve built up a routine or don’t have the preconceived notion that books are a waste of your time.
Also, just a reminder, you can read a lot of self-help books but if you don’t implement some of the things you’ve learnt then there won’t be any change in your life. Read a couple of chapters, try something you've learnt and then read some more. It's a lot easier when the ideas are fresh and you have motivation.
Think and Grow rich is one of my favorite books!
One of the best books around! Such a timeless book with such valuable advice about success.
I'm currently reading that🤗
@@MagicMetalMoney I am!Thank you
I love your last tip. When I get excited about a concept I read or heard about right before bedtime, it's very hard for me to get to sleep.
Nowadays I just come on RUclips to listen to you , I feel a lot of encouragement when ya inspire me to read more and more,, thank youuu 🌸
I would recommend meditating after reading the book. The best way I have realized to digest those consumed contents. Thank you for sharing your views. :)
I take the ideas & write them down & implement the ideas.
@@MagicMetalMoney Thx. The only thing is i have Tons of notebooks! Lol
@@MagicMetalMoney yep so you don't lose it.
So i just read a pamplet about "Joy" & thought how can i serve people better? We find joy in serving others so this is my challenge today.😊
Yeah this is great! I've been reading "Limitless" by Jim Kwik and he also recommend people meditate and think about their dreams too when they wake up. It can be super powerful for sure to get that extra immersion in the content and upgrade your learning.
Thank you for this idea!
Yes....... Start a book club please and i recommend these books
1.)Napoleon Hill - Think and Grow Rich
2.) Rhonda Byrne- The secret
3.) Robert Kiyosaki - Rich Dad Poor Dad
4.) Benjamin Graham- The Intelligent Investor
5.) Tony Robbins- Money Master The Game
6.) Timothy Ferris - The 4 Hour Work Week
7.)Charles Duhigg - The Power Of Habit
You forgot Psycho Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz
I guess thats the starting point for most.
Done all of those ☕
Any new recommendations?
I'm reading how to make friend sand influence people. Starting today
DR.LILJAY How to win friends to influence people I have read it too .. Dale is awesome author it can change your life in some way keep reading 🙏
The feeling when you've read almost all on the list but haven't made any money
The “secrets” of the rich are “hidden” in books 📚
True
I found this out once I read Rich Dad Poor Dad. It’s mind blowing. Especially since most of the things he mentioned, I’m seeing in everyday life.
@@ajh.4131 Me either!!
"I love my Mother-In-Law and I think I'm a really good one, too."
Reba Mcentive
"I know my Mother-In-Law would drive two hours to go see a movie that I'm in"
~Melanie Lynskey
"Walking distance to the Riverwalk"
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Extract surplus labour value from people, buy the land and make them pay you to live on it. It's not a secret and doesn't take many books to learn.
Nowadays I read more than I used to read when I was a child because I didn’t have a chance to buy books.
After my digital detox I literally became a book warm and I am so happy about this, cuz I fee like I cant live without reading.
How funny you'd post this today. My sister and I just decided yesterday to start our own little book club and we made our first book choice based on one of your videos haha. Number one is How to Win Friends and Influence People. :)
I would be slightly cautious of Dale Carnegie’s books as they’re rooted in a 1930’s social environment. Some of it still applies but I would be hesitant about taking on some of his thoughts about speaking to women or approaching arguments
Definitely read the Percy Jackson series a few times haha. That was the catalyst for my interest on just about all mythologies now. Books are great gateways to new interests!
Thanks for sharing these things that you’ve learned from reading a book a day 😊 I can really relate to reading a book and then realising you don’t really understand what’s going on 😂 I felt like that when I was reading the Intelligent Investor, it went way over my head! Great video 👏
Do it before you have children. I am a voracious reader and love audiobooks. Love it, love it.
you're such a wholesome young lad. im crying.
Hard flex texting Andrew Yang at the beginning lol
Andrew won’t leave me alone. Always pestering me
@@NateOBrien What!? Is that real!?
Nate is Yang Gang? Awesome
He has an ANDROID
Always up for a book club! I’d recommend Atomic Habits and Never Split The Difference to anyone reading this :)
Atomic Habits is so good, just finished it last week! And nice channel btw :)
OwVlogs You should read Never Split The Difference! It’s great
Steven Vander Hoek Finance Concise too! So much info in a short book :)
Link?
Kaheel bzs They should both be on Amazon :)
A book is what started me off on my own personal journey to financial freedom. That book was the intelligent investor by Benjamin Graham. It made me realise I could achieve financial freedom through the right investments!
I’m like 7 chapters in, what did you take from it in the end?
The Greg that book is freakin hard to read “”
v3r as someone who’s young and so far just has a decent knowledge of finance, I agree. Some of the stuff I’ve learnt so far is great, just need to know it’s worth it
Love that book too!
That book flew over my head. Have to try again.
Great video, thanks for sharing. Can't believe you're only 22 and yet you come across as very wise. A testament to the effectiveness of your habits!
Love your channel man. That fact that you lived in a Philly for a bit was a blessing as well. Loved the videos of you walking the city.
Great video as always! You helped me understand many concepts about money and investments! Now you motivate me to start reading more, which I definitely have been putting off lately! You have even inspired me to start my own RUclips channel!
Reading opens us up to new ideas, thoughts and concepts. Without books, we wouldnt be as smart or creative
I usually read whenever I feel that I want to read and I believe that it is best way to read a book rather than compelling oneself to finish a book within a particular period of time.
In my point of view we should enjoy reading instead of creating a pressure on us and I really enjoys reading novels.🤗
I am 62 years old. Are used to read so much when I was younger. But now not so much. But I want to get started again. Love this video
I’ve finished my first book in years this month! Now reading the next one. Honestly, I’ve stopped trying to read for the sake of reading and it’s worked! I now crave reading!
I’ve been on one book each month. Started December 2019, will bring them up to two books per month when I can free up the time
“Reading furnishes the mind only with materials of knowledge; it is thinking that makes what we read ours.”
― John Locke
Love that quote
you should totally start a podcast
Thank you Nate from Japan! I have been reading books for 15 years and I targeted to read so many books as I can. But recently I tried to the great books that I need right now and read it two or three times. Recently I have been struggling with my reading speed and making it habit again and that's why I reached to this video. I learned some critical pointes that I needed to learn. I really love your presentation with your great voice tones. Thank you Nate!
having the habit of reading is such a blessing. i’m so glad i was born in a time before everyone could afford touch screen phones. i’m so grateful my parents made me read Enid Blyton. i’m so grateful to have grown up in an environment where reading was the only source of entertainment. i wish children these days also cultivated reading.
From seeing the thumbnail I can guess you lost sense of reality and somebody stole all your furniture while you were reading a book for a week?🤔
Oh but they left some books in exchange so I guess that’s not fully bad
Hey I like your videos! :)
Chirag Singh are you guys married yet?
😂😂
@@Finn959 yep, sorry I didn't invite you to the wedding.
You aren’t a 90s baby if you haven’t read the Harry Potter series at least three times 😂 Great video!
I'm really a farm labour, and 9 of September 2019 i decided to start reading atleast 50 books per year.
Then what's happened, i have 29 days and 4 books remain to achieve my goal.
😮 wow brilliant. Well done 👍🌼
@@Jivi_Galaxy Thanks dear
@@shafiqahmad8106 😁👍
Awesome!!
I read a lot everyday but not book. I read people, their intentions, verbal messages and body language.
I read between the lines, social cues and try to decode them. I read my surroundings.
The world around us is an open book and I completely immerse myself in reading the true nature of reality.
Great video bro! I’ve noticed that since I stopped using social media I have definitely gotten more productive. Started doing my morning routine more, started reading more, etc. I’ve also noticed that I’ve been more happier to. In my opinion there’s nothing wrong with social media but it can be very damaging to the mind and health sometimes.
Love to see a book club! To read better, best to read what you're super into, on top of locking up your Insta...
I'm working on this. I'm averaging a little over a book every two weeks this year. So long as I finish a book this week, I will be on pace for 30 books this year.
Knowledge is power. I'd love to see some reviews on your favorites. 👍
Buying a kindle changed my reading.
You get the lightweight easy access and all the knowledge from the books
Erick Maggerrick but it is a different, for me less entertaining, feeling
I read atleast 2 hours everyday an hour on the bus on the way to work and back and then sometimes at night or on the weekend. It’s so easy to read one if not two books a week if you use that time travelling to work reading. Don’t waste the time on your phone etc. read or journal it’s so important ( Iv learnt is it anyway ).
I majored in English Literature and I miss those years. Reading and writing is important to mental health and intellectual growth.
I know it's not ideal, but I'm starting to follow Nancy Drew series, because it's interesting and it would help me to build the reading habit.
Good!! Starting is the best step
I think for me there was also a pressure going through school to read really terrible books in a set amount of time and then analyse them which really took the enjoyment out of reading and made it feel like a chore, I find that now I am much happier reading again although there are other reasons like you mentioned so I still read a lot less than I used to
*Reading books are great* . _Although I think there's probably more value in having 3-5 books you always come back to rather than just absorbing new info every time_ 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿
Steven Vander Hoek Finance great question Steven. I’d say;
1) rich dad poor dad
2) 10x
3) trust me I’m lying
4) 48 laws of power
5) The richest man in Babylon
What about yourself?
I definitely think that positive reinforcement is better than negative in this case. If I ‘punish’ myself for not doing something, I’ll just stop setting myself a goal. If I reward myself for meeting my goals, I’m much more likely to achieve it, and to push myself to reach bigger goals in future.
Mr.O Brien. After being treated for T.B.I due to injuries i sustained in iraq, my vocabulary with words, memory and speech have been impaired. So i decided to read as much as i can. However I do not know where my interests are for books. I feel like im am indecisive. With the book i do purchase, I find myself not connecting with the words that I read. Like if i am not focusing or I am being distracted . ( As if someone just rambles with words, i ramble with reading) as hard as i try to concentrate i find myself reading every single page at least 2-3 times before turning the page , to really grasp or take in or understand what i am reading. Not the pronounce of words but re read to understand what is taking place during that narration. Re reading 2-3 times every page has become unmotivating and exhausting. Books tend to drag out longer than they should.. have tried audible books and it has been easier to picture what is happening during the narration. I take notes as well. However i feel like a cheat. That I am not becoming more knowledgeable as someone should when they physically read . Do you recommend to keep reading physical or can one gain what you have gain with audiblebooks?
Who likes to read books? Good video and to retain information! 👍🙌😍
'The average american reads 1 book a year. The TOP CEO's read 4 books a month, 50 books a year. IF you wanna get in the game. READ!'
There’s nothing like picking up a physical book and feeling the pages as you flip through them.
That said, lately I’ve gotten a lot more ‘reading’ through audiobooks. That’s been a game changer
Awesome video! I find that combining reading and listening is the way to go for me too. A lot of times the audio book versions of the book will have exclusive content from the author. Also hearing it from their own mouth literally can be super powerful sometimes. Having that accountability is huge too. I did that where both my cousin and I were reading through a book together and it helped us both grow talking more about it outside of our other reading.
Yeah reading a lot is definitely a great skill to have. I've dropped a number of books and I've been doing it more lately. Reading helps you in your writing too. And yep Harry Potter and Percy Jackson books were super bomb.
Reading 30-60 mins first thing in the morning and 30-60 mins before bed has been great for my productivity and sleep quality, respectively.
Man you inspired me to wake up at 5 am everyday now too read books
I'm no longer big on reading books but taking massive action and execution. If I need more info due to a roadblock, only then I'd grab a book and read it.
I believe in this now: "self-improvement can only take you so far, self-destruction however, can take you everywhere. Learn less, do more".
Just my 2 cents basically after 3 years of being in the game. Doesn't mean to screw the books, just take more action and execute.
Never stop learning and you'll never stop growing.
Life long learners!
@@femininewomanhood9167 yes!
@@jaxx-inspiregrowcreate2862 yes, i love to learn.
@@femininewomanhood9167 Awesome :)
I love biographies - reading about how people overcome challenges.
I love audiobooks! They really motivate me to do things that I oftentimes find boring, like loading the dishwasher or cooking or running or commuting. Now, I feel excited to get those breaks because it's my get-to-read-my-book time. :)
Would love to hear you talk about the books which have influenced you the most throughout the years, or just books you've enjoyed for other reasons
I read books everyday, does manga or comic books count?
Those are entertainment though, they're not a source of knowledge.
@@bigfoot.4451 they're not a source of knowledge to you but they could well be a source of inspiration for someone working on some kind of drawing or comic skills
"Speaking of dumping" -6:04
*me sitting on the toilet*
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Love you Nate!! Thank you for being a good guy. ❤️
To be honest I couldn't tell you the last time I read a book..........
:(
Never too late to start
@@mrIpodmagic I think i'm going to have to pick up a book again!
The title of this video is a bit misleading. It should be something like “how to get the most out of reading” something along those lines. Great video though!
I avoid distractions by locking my children in the basement wine cellar. That's the only way I can read a book
John Lai you left the children with wine? Hardly a punishment, lucky kids!😂
Completely agree with you about fully reading (word for word) those books you choose to read, and also being willing to set a book aside if it doesn't 'grab' you.
I don't do that a lot but apparently reading novels before going to sleep instead of more demanding books stimulates imagination and works as a primer for your dreams.