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How to Become an Indistractable Reader - Nir And Far

Jun 10, 2024

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Nicholas Hutchison, founder of BookThinkers and author of Rise of the Reader, shares strategies on how to become an indestractable reader for self-improvement and growth. The importance of reading non-fiction books and the benefits of learning from the distilled knowledge of authors are highlighted.

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Master internal triggers by exploring with curiosity to combat distractions while reading.

Schedule dedicated reading sessions to establish consistency and transform reading into a steady routine.

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Mastering Internal Triggers for Better Reading Experience

To enhance the reading experience, Nier discusses the importance of mastering internal triggers. He emphasizes that our reaction to internal triggers like boredom or restlessness while reading determines our level of distraction. By exploring these triggers with curiosity rather than contempt, readers can combat distractions effectively. Nier introduces a technique based on Ian Bogost's research that suggests incorporating play into reading reframes it as an exciting activity, minimizing discomfort and preventing distractions. This approach helps readers appreciate the variability and excitement in each book page, keeping them engaged and less prone to distraction.

Mastering Internal Triggers and Reframing Distractions

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Becoming an Indestractable Reader for Self-Improvement and Growth

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Nir’s Note: This guest post is by Nicholas Hutchison, founder of BookThinkers and author of Rise of the Reader.

When I was growing up, you couldn’t pay me to read a book about self-help or business. Now, I read between 60 to 80 books every year.

A good non-fiction book is the distilled knowledge of years of research and insight and costs just a few bucks. Why wouldn’t you take advantage of such a cheap, efficient way to learn lessons that could change your life without having to do the work or live the experiences the author had to bear?

You can read the Nir And Far blog post on: How to Become an Indistractable Reader https://www.nirandfar.com/be-a-better-reader/

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