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> I'm shooting for 3 books this year, and that's a 200% increase over last year! I mean... there's probably no point forcing yourself if you don't want to. Peo
by chmod775 6y ago
> I'm shooting for 3 books this year, and that's a 200% increase over last year!
I mean... there's probably no point forcing yourself if you don't want to. People who read a lot of books, myself included, don't do it because we're diligent, we do it because we enjoy it.
There's nothing special about books. You might as well say "I am going to finish 3 video games this year" or "I am going to go fishing three times this year".
If the achieving of goals itself is what brings you enjoyment, then by all means, go for it.
I suppose there's also a case to be made for people who tend to not take enough time off and who need to set themselves goals for leisure time for that reason.
Anyways: Don't torture yourself.
- cmpb 6y agoIn the past, I have found it very difficult to get through books, but I’ve never had a problem with just putting it down when I’m not interested. I think that’s a big part of my situation: I have had trouble finding things that really hold my interest. And even for some books that I did find interesting, my low reading speed made the process drag on for too long for my interest to hold up. But no, I’m not tortured. I do appreciate your concern, however.