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One thing not on the list: where do you find the space to read all these books?

nojito 6y ago
All you need is 30 minutes a day. It’s simply creating a habit of reading.
kmtrowbr 6y ago
Each minute that you read per day, equals about 1 book per year. So if you read 20 minutes per day, you will read around 20 books per year. A bookstand such as https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MVBDIPU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MVBDIPU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b... is helpful to hold the book on the table where you eat. This way whenever you sit down, the book is open and ready to go. Books are simply a media format like a podcast or a movie. The only difference is that, they are pure language, and it requires a bit more from you to read, than it does to listen or watch. Reading is a bit more "active." However the pure language, and the active reading, makes them really dense and effective for communicating ideas. The "ideas per minute" is very high for books. If you are a software developer, you're already a writer in some sense. Books therefore I see as very familiar for developers.
Ozzie_osman 6y ago
I used to read physical books. Then I started using Kindle devices, which were a lot less enjoyable but more more convenient (can carry anywhere, get books instantly) and my reading time increased dramatically. Then I started using the Kindle app on my phone, which was even less enjoyable but even more convenient and accessible, and now I easily do 30-60 minutes each day (time I could've easily spent lost in social media).
pjmorris 6y ago
I keep a Kindle and a physical book or two on my nightstand. I sometimes read before bed, and sometimes read once I've woken in the middle of the night. The Kindle also goes with me on any kind of trip. I also take time to read every morning. I wonder at people who find time to exercise, but I guess I shouldn't as the reading tends to take the place of exercise. Time is there, it's what we decide to do with it where the battle lies.
epicureanideal 6y ago
Usually I find that if I have a problem to solve and I see a book that might help me solve it, I become very motivated to read it. When that happens repeatedly, pretty soon it starts to seem like a good idea (and creates motivation) to read related books in advance.
occz 6y ago
Some options: - Audiobooks, while: - Exercising - Commuting - Performing mundane everyday tasks. My favorite is doing the dishes and throwing out the trash. - If your organisation values continuous learning, dedicate 30 minutes each workday for reading. It will pay off for the organisation, but not all organisations comprehend that, unfortunately. - Dedicate 30 minutes outside your workday for reading, if you think you can derive enough value from it to be worth it. This requires some personal evaluation, and is the last option on the list for good reason - it is easily the least good option in my opinion.
stunt 6y ago
Use a time-sheet to record your activities for the next two weeks. It will help you to find the space you need to read regularly.

All you need is 30 minutes a day. It’s simply creating a habit of reading.

Each minute that you read per day, equals about 1 book per year. So if you read 20 minutes per day, you will read around 20 books per year. A bookstand such as https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MVBDIPU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MVBDIPU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b... is helpful to hold the book on the table where you eat. This way whenever you sit down, the book is open and ready to go. Books are simply a media format like a podcast or a movie. The only difference is that, they are pure language, and it requires a bit more from you to read, than it does to listen or watch. Reading is a bit more "active." However the pure language, and the active reading, makes them really dense and effective for communicating ideas. The "ideas per minute" is very high for books. If you are a software developer, you're already a writer in some sense. Books therefore I see as very familiar for developers.

Ozzie_osman 6y ago

I used to read physical books. Then I started using Kindle devices, which were a lot less enjoyable but more more convenient (can carry anywhere, get books instantly) and my reading time increased dramatically. Then I started using the Kindle app on my phone, which was even less enjoyable but even more convenient and accessible, and now I easily do 30-60 minutes each day (time I could've easily spent lost in social media).

pjmorris 6y ago

I keep a Kindle and a physical book or two on my nightstand. I sometimes read before bed, and sometimes read once I've woken in the middle of the night. The Kindle also goes with me on any kind of trip. I also take time to read every morning. I wonder at people who find time to exercise, but I guess I shouldn't as the reading tends to take the place of exercise. Time is there, it's what we decide to do with it where the battle lies.

epicureanideal 6y ago

Usually I find that if I have a problem to solve and I see a book that might help me solve it, I become very motivated to read it. When that happens repeatedly, pretty soon it starts to seem like a good idea (and creates motivation) to read related books in advance.

occz 6y ago

Some options: - Audiobooks, while: - Exercising - Commuting - Performing mundane everyday tasks. My favorite is doing the dishes and throwing out the trash. - If your organisation values continuous learning, dedicate 30 minutes each workday for reading. It will pay off for the organisation, but not all organisations comprehend that, unfortunately. - Dedicate 30 minutes outside your workday for reading, if you think you can derive enough value from it to be worth it. This requires some personal evaluation, and is the last option on the list for good reason - it is easily the least good option in my opinion.

stunt 6y ago

Use a time-sheet to record your activities for the next two weeks. It will help you to find the space you need to read regularly.