I read the Bible and/or theological books in the morning when my mind is most alert. I read fiction and/or non-religious books in the evening. I schedule two one-hour reading sessions per day - one in the morning, one in the evening. I turn my phone on silent and out of reach. I grab a drink and light a candle. When the candle is burning, I am in my reading zone. This system works great for me.
@@rky6756as a normal human being, he has free will to choose what he wants to read. Maybe he’s already read those and wants to dive into the Bible next.
@@rubenmorales4504 that's good , I suggested him so that they come out of my god is the only true god concept..and if they read Hinduism Buddhism all the western religions look fanatic..
Great video Joel. One thing I’ve done this year is to read what I actually enjoy rather than what I think I should be reading. Smashing through The Grey Man series for example rather than feeling I should I be reading something life changing or thought provoking. Anyway, happy Xmas!
I've definitely got to clear my side table off. I'll have to try switching to fiction at night and nonfiction during the day. Two of the best purchases I made this year were my Kindle Paperwhite in February and my Boox Palma last month. Distraction free reading on e-ink readers have truly helped my reading this year. Thanks for the great video Joel!
I'm so glad to see you endorse the '2-3 books at once' rule... I love the suggestion to keep a little note of books you don't finish too. I read over 50 books last year but a good percentage of those were audio books, which doesn't really count. My resolution this year is to replace my 'faffing around around on my laptop at night' habit with reading. (So I guess I better start now, haha).
@@JoelSnape1 Haha, I love his accent too! Oh my gosh, where do I start, I've listened to so many (I have a massive dog and walk for hours!). For me it's a fail if either narrator or writing don't cut it...but some of the audiobooks I felt excelled in both are: A Swim in a Pond in the Rain by George Saunders, The Dutch House by Ann Patchett, Black Swan Green by David Mitchell, Sweet Sorrow and You Are Here by David Nicholls, Shrines of Gaiety by Kate Atkinson, Piranesi by Suzanna Clarke, all of the Tiffany Aching series by Terry Pratchett...I could go on but better not 🙈...Just ploughing my way through Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel at the moment - just another 16 hours to go - and then going to change it up with some non-fiction (Super-Infinite - The Transformations of John Donne by Katherine Rundell). 😅
Numbers don't matter has been my mantra this year. I am unfortunately addicted to online board games which has taken from my reading so I am going to try and schedule in reading like you said. Thanks for all the motivation! Getting myself a piano-keyboard for Xmas .-)
@JoelSnape1 My favourite games at the moment are Ark Nova and Harmonies. I have no one to play with in real life so it's nice to have the online option. My mom lives in a different country so we play together too.
Lots of interesting advice that I never heard people talk about before like reading two different books at different times and DNF list. Very motivated!!!!
Wow, Joel! At least a book a week, that's amazing. Congratulations. How do you find your ability to recall the information? Do you ever take notes or anything, or do you just sit back and enjoy?
Thank you! I actually have a video or two on how I take notes and remember stuff: the TLDR is that I fold back pages as I go (or highlight on kindle), write a quick summary/review when I'm done, and check the notes/highlights a couple of weeks later.
I actually have a whole video about this! Yes, I revisit books a lot (though it's quite rare that I do a full re-read unless I absolutely LOVE a book) ruclips.net/video/k8IZRTJSBp0/видео.html
Reading is a natural way of working memory training. The more you read, the more your retain. Same with hand writting. Over centuries human brains have evolved to be this way. As for revisiting books, maybe do it and see for yourself why it makes sense? I do re-read books since each time you read you are someone with some more life experience, so each time you can find something new in good books. But I underline, in good books. Since yes, there are books ment for a single time entertainment and in such case re-reading them may be a waste of your time.
Hi brother, I'm Deaf.. can you just help me as little bit.. which it is Better Reading a Books Or watching TV/Movies? Let me know.. but I don't want to distraction and Interrupt.. pls, reply me and comment here.. thanks man!
Since a couple of people have asked, here's how I remember what I read: ruclips.net/video/k8IZRTJSBp0/видео.html
I read the Bible and/or theological books in the morning when my mind is most alert. I read fiction and/or non-religious books in the evening. I schedule two one-hour reading sessions per day - one in the morning, one in the evening. I turn my phone on silent and out of reach. I grab a drink and light a candle. When the candle is burning, I am in my reading zone. This system works great for me.
Read Hinduism, Buddhism when mind is alert than reading dumbish bible or any western religious text..
@@rky6756as a normal human being, he has free will to choose what he wants to read. Maybe he’s already read those and wants to dive into the Bible next.
@@rubenmorales4504 that's good , I suggested him so that they come out of my god is the only true god concept..and if they read Hinduism Buddhism all the western religions look fanatic..
I hadn't thought of lighting a candle, that's interesting
@@rky6756First thing you should do is go read a book on English before anything because you're clearly lacking in that lol.
Great video Joel. One thing I’ve done this year is to read what I actually enjoy rather than what I think I should be reading. Smashing through The Grey Man series for example rather than feeling I should I be reading something life changing or thought provoking.
Anyway, happy Xmas!
Nice, Sean. I've not seen the grey man series, I'll have a look
Thank you for making this concise and fluff-free.
You're very welcome!
This is one of my goals this year.. to read more books. I have soooo many and find it hard to be consistent. GREAT suggestions! Thanks 🤓❤
Same here...
I've definitely got to clear my side table off. I'll have to try switching to fiction at night and nonfiction during the day. Two of the best purchases I made this year were my Kindle Paperwhite in February and my Boox Palma last month. Distraction free reading on e-ink readers have truly helped my reading this year. Thanks for the great video Joel!
Thanks for watching, and good luck!
Great advice. I really appreciate the two-book rule.
Glad it was helpful!
I'm so glad to see you endorse the '2-3 books at once' rule... I love the suggestion to keep a little note of books you don't finish too. I read over 50 books last year but a good percentage of those were audio books, which doesn't really count. My resolution this year is to replace my 'faffing around around on my laptop at night' habit with reading. (So I guess I better start now, haha).
Audiobooks absolutely count.
@@ecw199 Haha, good! 😊
Faffing about on a laptop is so tempting, I know. Any audiobook recs? I'm absolutely loving Werner Herzog's at the moment, his accent is incredible.
Any recs?
@@JoelSnape1 Haha, I love his accent too! Oh my gosh, where do I start, I've listened to so many (I have a massive dog and walk for hours!). For me it's a fail if either narrator or writing don't cut it...but some of the audiobooks I felt excelled in both are:
A Swim in a Pond in the Rain by George Saunders, The Dutch House by Ann Patchett, Black Swan Green by David Mitchell, Sweet Sorrow and You Are Here by David Nicholls, Shrines of Gaiety by Kate Atkinson, Piranesi by Suzanna Clarke, all of the Tiffany Aching series by Terry Pratchett...I could go on but better not 🙈...Just ploughing my way through Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel at the moment - just another 16 hours to go - and then going to change it up with some non-fiction (Super-Infinite - The Transformations of John Donne by Katherine Rundell). 😅
Thanks for this video! I am getting a kindle paper white for Christmas with the hope of building my reading habits. Your suggestions seem spot on.
Don't tell her this, but I've bought one for my wife. Seems like a lovely way to read, good luck!
Numbers don't matter has been my mantra this year. I am unfortunately addicted to online board games which has taken from my reading so I am going to try and schedule in reading like you said. Thanks for all the motivation! Getting myself a piano-keyboard for Xmas .-)
What sort of board games are you playing? Good luck on the piano?
@JoelSnape1 My favourite games at the moment are Ark Nova and Harmonies. I have no one to play with in real life so it's nice to have the online option. My mom lives in a different country so we play together too.
Hi Joel great video as always. 😊😊 Wishing you a great Christmas 🎅
Thanks! You too!
Lots of interesting advice that I never heard people talk about before like reading two different books at different times and DNF list. Very motivated!!!!
Hope it helps!
Such a great video and keep up with all the hard work that you been putting in and keep staying positive
Thank you, doing my best!
@JoelSnape1 I'm always willing to help other RUclipsrs
I have been struggling to read and this video helped a lot
Pleased to hear it, my friend
Thx for the great video! I’m gonna implement those methods
No problem! Good luck!
Wow, Joel! At least a book a week, that's amazing. Congratulations.
How do you find your ability to recall the information? Do you ever take notes or anything, or do you just sit back and enjoy?
Thank you! I actually have a video or two on how I take notes and remember stuff: the TLDR is that I fold back pages as I go (or highlight on kindle), write a quick summary/review when I'm done, and check the notes/highlights a couple of weeks later.
Video here! ruclips.net/video/k8IZRTJSBp0/видео.html
@@JoelSnape1 Brilliant, thanks man!
A couple of years ago I decided to swap browsing Twitter before bed with reading and I went from around 3-4 books a year to 25 the year just gone.
This is incredible work Kurt, well done!
In what country do you live in? The interiors you're shoving are very vintage and unique, which I love.
UK! Live in Bath, which is a town full of older architecture
How do you remember what you read? Do you find yourself revisiting books you read in the past?
I actually have a whole video about this! Yes, I revisit books a lot (though it's quite rare that I do a full re-read unless I absolutely LOVE a book)
ruclips.net/video/k8IZRTJSBp0/видео.html
@@JoelSnape1cheers, thanks Joel
Reading is a natural way of working memory training. The more you read, the more your retain. Same with hand writting. Over centuries human brains have evolved to be this way. As for revisiting books, maybe do it and see for yourself why it makes sense? I do re-read books since each time you read you are someone with some more life experience, so each time you can find something new in good books. But I underline, in good books. Since yes, there are books ment for a single time entertainment and in such case re-reading them may be a waste of your time.
Thanks.
What kindle is that? Looks really small.
Hi brother, I'm Deaf.. can you just help me as little bit.. which it is Better Reading a Books Or watching TV/Movies? Let me know.. but I don't want to distraction and Interrupt.. pls, reply me and comment here.. thanks man!
It’s the mask behind for me.
Let's gooo
So I read 84 books last 12 months, but I have no daily reading abit.
If it works, it works!
I loved this video very much then.
Thanks!