The Read Well Podcast How to Retain and Process What You Read đź“š | EP 117
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Nov 10, 2025 Discover how to transform reading into personal growth by engaging with your books. Explore Julia Cameron's Morning Pages method for processing insights and deepening understanding. Uncover practical steps for effective writing after reading, linking themes to personal experiences. Dive into Tayari Jones' compelling tale, Leaving Atlanta, through the eyes of children amid historical events. Learn to distinguish between casual reading and life-changing texts, and establish a routine that enhances your reflective reading practice.
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Veteran's Reading Frustration
- Eddie Hood recounts meeting a veteran who listens to Audible and struggles to retain lessons after finishing books.
- The vet felt inspired in the moment but couldn't access the knowledge later, prompting Hood's recommendation.
Do Morning Pages Daily
- Follow Julia Cameron's Morning Pages: write nonstop three pages each morning to surface deeper thoughts.
- Keep writing past trivial observations until you hit subconscious insights that matter to your life.
Write About Your Reading
- After a reading session, write about what you read during your morning pages without stopping for three pages.
- Let descriptions give way to subconscious connections so the book's lessons apply to you.
