Reading Time: 4 minutesRecently, I wrote a blog post, How to Read with a Critical Eye: Using Books as Tools for Thinking about the importance of reading critically. By that, I meant that instead of just reading and accepting everything an author says, read it thoughtfully and critically. Accept what you find convincing, and reject what you disagree …
Reading Time: 5 minutesIn a world full of information, it’s tempting to read books as mere sources of answers, accepting their ideas without questioning. But reading isn’t just about absorbing knowledge—it’s about using books as tools to challenge and refine our thinking. To grow as readers, we must approach texts with a critical eye, constantly evaluating, questioning, and …
Reading Time: 7 minutesMy wife and I have been reading and buying ebooks since we purchased our first iPads in 2011. It’s our preferred reading method. Recently, it’s become somewhat of a fad in productivity circles for some to advocate a return to reading print books instead of ebooks. They argue that reading print books is more “meaningful.” …
Reading Time: 6 minutesIn his book, Steal Like an Artist, Austin Kleon says “Your job is to collect good ideas. The more good ideas you collect, the more you can choose from to be influenced by.” Although his advice is directed primarily toward those who are “creatives” (writers, artists, and such), it’s good advice for all humans who …
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn today’s quote, Adam Grant writes, “As consumers of information, we have a role to play in embracing a more nuanced point of view. When we’re reading, listening, or watching, we can learn to recognize complexity as a signal of credibility. We can favor content and sources that present many sides.” In our fast-paced world, …
Reading Time: 8 minutesIn a recent blog post to MacSparky Labs members, David Sparks wrote about The Importance of Reading (you won’t be able to access this blog post if you’re not a member of MacSparky Labs). He notes that he is reading more books in recent years, which is what I have experienced as well. In this …
Reading Time: 4 minutesDeepstash is a service that lets you read shortened versions of different media types. The App Store description states, “Learn something new in just 5 minutes, with daily bite-sized knowledge from books, articles, videos, podcasts & more.” I heard about this app during a MacSparky Labs member meetup earlier this month. One of the participants …
Reading Time: 6 minutesGarbage in, Garbage Out 2,000 years ago Marcus Aurelius wrote, “‘The things you think about determine the quality of your mind. Your soul takes on the color of your thoughts.” Henry Todd, writing in the Daily Creative, tied this concept into the creative process: “There are few things that affect your creative process more than …