The Read Well Podcast Do NOT Read 200 Books This Year | EP 1
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Jun 19, 2023 The podcast delves into the challenges of today's 'hustle culture' when it comes to reading, offering tips to avoid the mindset of speed reading. It emphasizes the importance of deep and thoughtful reading, critical thinking, living authentically, and embracing the power of reading well for personal growth.
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Books Changed His Life
- Eddie Hood describes being a lifelong book nerd who always carries a reading kit and highlights obsessively.
- He credits books for opening opportunities and being the reason he became the first in his family to attend college.
Don’t Chase Faster Reading
- Avoid the online 'hustle' around reading more and faster because it prioritizes quantity over depth.
- Do not chase speed-reading shortcuts that sacrifice comprehension and lasting learning.
Speed Reading Failed Him
- Eddie recounts signing up for many speed-reading courses and becoming very fast at reading.
- He found he couldn't remember anything he read despite reading quickly.