Warren Buffett, the man commonly referred to as the greatest investor of the 20th century, was standing in front of 165 wide-eyed students from Columbia University. One of the students raised his hand and asked Buffett for his thoughts on the best way to prepare for an investing career. Buffett said, “Read 500 pages like this every day
How to Read More Books
Make time to read more
- Books have better writing and higher quality information
- It’s better to read books than to read online content
- Use strategies to make time for reading without letting typical distractions get in the way
- For example, if an interesting link flashes across your screen on Facebook or Twitter, do not hesitate to click through and read it
Read Next
If you want practical ideas for creating more good habits (like reading), check out my book Atomic Habits
- Small changes in habits can lead to remarkable results
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- Each week, I share 3 short ideas from me, 2 quotes from others, and 1 question to think about
20 Pages Per Day
Read 20 pages to start the day
- 20 pages is small enough that it’s not intimidating
- If you do it first thing in the morning, then the urgencies of the day don’t get in the way
- Twenty pages seems small but adds up fast
- It’s a great average speed
The First Hour
Spend some time in the first hour making yourself a better person
- Read a book that will make you better
- 20 pages per day
- Don’t feel pressured to do this, it will feel good and make you feel like a good, productive, and happier person
