It is fair to say I hated reading. All I really cared about was to capture all the ideas and drawings in a brief moment. Even comic books didn’t offer relief- there were too many practical things, responsibilities and games that appeared more approachable than reading itself. The task of reading reminded me of my time at school, the many forced textbooks deciding for us why an author or text ought to be read. Without growing up as a ‘natural’ reader or book hobbyist, reading like for many can be seen retreating to brisk moments over web articles and social media drama. It is not uncommon to hear the busied, grown adult exclaim they have almost no books. Giggles arise when the question becomes “when was the time you last read a book?” I was in the same camp until I hit a wall in my search for good habits- learning has and always will derive from the source of reading. We can all quench our thirst for knowledge and skill by redeveloping our relationship with books. A book reader is not just about esoteric texts or prolonged study sessions. This blog post offers some tips on how we can fine-tune our way to more book reading.
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