The Cliff Ravenscraft Show - Mindset Answer Man

712 - The Evolution of My Reading Habits: From Reluctance to Revelry

Oct 20, 2023

The podcast explores Cliff Ravenscraft's personal journey with reading, from his aversion to embracing books that aligned with his interests. He highlights the transformative power of the book '48 Days to the Work You Love' and the shift to digital reading through the Kindle and Audible apps. Ravenscraft shares his technique for managing multiple reads and provides tips for enhancing the reading experience, including organizing books using Kindle collections.

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Quick takeaways

The book '48 Days to the Work You Love' by Dan Miller sparked a significant transformation in the host's reading habits, challenging their beliefs about work and income.

The host overcame the challenges of feeling obligated to finish every book and remembering every detail by shifting their mindset to focus on extracting insights and enjoying the reading experience.

By embracing digital platforms and reading multiple books at once, the host gained convenience, flexibility, and the freedom to explore diverse genres and topics.

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The transformation of reading habits

In 2009, the host's reading habits underwent a significant transformation with the discovery of the book '48 Days to the Work You Love' by Dan Miller. This book challenged the host's beliefs about work and income and sparked a new perspective on the value of doing work one loves. From there, the host embraced digital platforms like Kindle and Audible, which allowed for convenient access to a wide range of genres and topics.

Introduction

4min

A Journey Through Reading: From Burden to Pleasure

8min

From Reluctance to Revelry: A Personal Journey with Reading

17min

Transformative Power of Books

13min

The Impact of Digital Reading and the Power of Fiction

11min

Overcoming Challenges in Reading Habits

13min

The Love for Kindle and Organizing Reading Material

20min

In today's episode of The Cliff Ravenscraft Show, I delve deep into my personal journey with reading. I recall a time when the mere thought of picking up a book was enough to make me groan in protest. But oh, how times have changed! Dive in with me as I recount my transformation from a reluctant reader to someone who now revels in the world of books.

Key Takeaways:

My Aversion to Reading: The roots of my reading aversion can be traced back to my elementary, high school and college days. Books assigned were often not aligned with my personal interests. But was that the only reason?
A Turnaround in 2009: It was the book 48 Days to the Work You Love by Dan Miller that reignited my love for reading. Learn how it changed my perspectives on work and income.
Embracing the Digital Age: The convenience of e-books and audio books transformed my reading habits. I share how the Kindle app and Audible app on my iPhone shifted my approach to books and allowed me to read more frequently and in more places.
Tackling Multiple Books: Today, I'm currently juggling more than 70 books at once! I discuss my technique for managing multiple reads and how not feeling obligated to finish each one has given me a newfound sense of freedom.
Book Organization Tips: From the power of Kindle samples to creating book collections, I provide some of my personal tips and insights that have enhanced my reading experience.
An Interview Twist: In a special segment, I'm interviewed by none other than ChatGPT from OpenAI. Dive into a unique experience as I answer questions crafted to pull out the essence of my reading journey.

I hope my journey inspires you to look at reading in a new light, to find joy in the pages of a book, and to embrace the knowledge and experiences they offer without any reservations.

Call to Action: If this episode resonated with you, please drop me an email at cliff@cliffravenscraft.com. I'd love to hear from you!

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