Nir And Far: Business, Behaviour and the Brain How to Become an Indistractable Reader - Nir And Far
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Jun 10, 2024 
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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Books Multiply Learning Efficiency
- A good non-fiction book condenses years of research into cheap, high-leverage learning.
- Reading lets you gain others' experiences without living them yourself.
How He Became A Voracious Reader
- Nicholas Hutchison discovered business books after a sales internship recommendation to listen to podcasts instead of music.
- Hearing titles like Hooked and Outliers led him to a bookstore and a lifelong reading habit.
Distraction Is A Response, Not The Stimulus
- Distraction stems from how we respond to internal triggers like boredom or restlessness.
- Exploring those triggers with curiosity prevents reflexive escapes to phones or feeds.