Before Breakfast

Start a reading project

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Jan 2, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Reading War and Peace Slowly

  • Laura read War and Peace over a year by doing one chapter a day, each around 10 minutes long.
  • This slow pace allowed her to enjoy the story without pressure or significant resistance.
ANECDOTE

Completing Shakespeare in Small Doses

  • Laura read all works of Shakespeare in 2022, pacing at about three pages per day.
  • This took roughly 15 minutes a day and made the project very doable.
ADVICE

Keep Reading Projects Manageable

  • Choose a reading project that is doable in a few minutes daily over a year.
  • Avoid overly ambitious goals that create resistance and lead to quitting.
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