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Ep. 238: The Joys of the Reading Life

Deep Questions with Cal Newport

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How Do You Get Better at Reading?

Use secondary sources to push yourself. Take your time when you read, go slow, seek to understand. The quantity of books finished in the reading life is less important than the time spent actually reading. Try to reduce the use of screens as a default response to boredom.

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