Reading Time: 4 minutesIs Fiction Worth Reading? Some Say No Some people think that the only books worth reading are non-fiction books. I’ve heard a podcaster in the tech field talk about his reading and say that he was not interested in fiction books because they didn’t add anything to his life or his knowledge. He felt only …
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe Digital Reading Advantage I read almost all my books on the Kindle app on my iPad and all my blogs and newsletters on the ReadWise Reader app on my iPad. Yes, I know; the fad right now among productivity nerds is to go back to paper for the “analog book experience.” But for me, …
Reading Time: 5 minutesA Guide to Reading Nonfiction with Purpose Many of us interested in tech, productivity, and living a good life read a lot of nonfiction books. In the past month, while slowly reading one book of fiction, I’ve read four nonfiction books about productivity, spiritual growth, healthy eating, and retirement. Recently, I ran across the book, …
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhy Reading Matters in My Life Reading is a key part of my life. It’s probably more beneficial and produces more positive results than any other activity I do, especially for my mental growth and development. I read for both education and entertainment. I’m a lifelong learner who gets high learning new things, and reading …
Reading Time: 2 minutesUsing Daily Books in my Morning Routine I start my morning every day with a cup of coffee and my iPad. I have a custom page set up on my iPad to follow my morning routine with apps. One of the first apps is the Kindle reading app. For the past two years, I’ve used …
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, …