Compounding Project How I Read 1,290 Books in 10 Years (4K) | Influencer Matt Karamazov | CP04
Sep 14, 2024
Matt Karamazov, an avid reader and content creator, shares his inspiring journey from working as a security guard to reading over 1,300 books in ten years. He discusses how to prioritize reading and his unique note-taking process using Google Docs, incorporating techniques like spaced repetition for better retention. Matt also introduces the '10% rule' for knowing when to quit a book and shares tips on making reading a daily habit. Plus, he reveals his motivation for starting his Instagram page and the perseverance needed to build an online presence.
01:13:15
Reading During 12‑Hour Shifts
- Matt used 12-hour overnight security shifts to read many books while getting paid.
- That downtime funded bills and gave him 6–10 hours per shift to read and practice writing.
Two Jobs Taught Reading And People Skills
- Matt worked two security jobs: a quiet hospital shift for reading and a nightclub job for social skills.
- The hospital gave reading time; the bar taught listening, conflict resolution, and people skills he later used online.
Reading Builds Perspective Flexibility
- Reading lets you hold contradictory perspectives simultaneously and reduces dogmatism.
- That mental flexibility is a high-value skill for decision-making and creative work.
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Intro
00:00 • 1min
From Security Guard to Reading-Fueled Career
01:10 • 3min
How Reading Shifted His Mindset and Life
03:53 • 4min
What Skills Night Jobs Taught Him
08:06 • 2min
Where His Love of Reading Came From
10:26 • 4min
Which Books Changed His Mindset
14:00 • 7min
How He Read 1,290+ Books in Ten Years
20:57 • 5min
How He Remembers What He Reads
25:38 • 4min
Do You Read Multiple Books at Once?
29:14 • 3min
When Is It Okay to Quit a Book (10% Rule)
32:29 • 5min
Matt’s Simple, Practical Note-Taking System
37:20 • 8min
How to Make Reading a Daily Habit
45:46 • 5min
Why He Started an Instagram Book Page
51:14 • 5min
First Steps in Content Creation and Leverage
56:32 • 6min
What Small Action to Take Now
01:02:25 • 3min
Three Recommended Books: Health, Wealth, Wisdom
01:05:22 • 5min
Rapid-Fire Reading Preferences
01:10:46 • 54sec
Where to Find Matt Online
01:11:40 • 1min
Outro
01:13:10 • 3sec
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Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction
03:26 From Security Guard to Online Business
09:16 The Power of Reading
13:26 Matt's Reading Journey
20:51 How Matt Read 1,300+ Books in 10 Years
25:49 Matt's Note-Taking Process
32:21 The 10% Rule: When to Quit a Book
36:10 Making Reading a Priority
40:28 Matt's Note-taking Process
46:22 Making Reading a Habit
52:18 Motivation for Starting an Instagram Page
57:00 Building an Online Presence
01:06:16 Hot Seat Questions
------- Matt Karamazov, an avid reader who has completed over 1,300 books in the past decade, shares his inspiring journey from working as a security guard to building a successful online business. In this conversation, Matt emphasizes the transformative power of prioritizing reading and structuring life around it. He details his note-taking process using Google Docs to track finished books and capture key quotes, and discusses how the below techniques can significantly boost retention: (1) spaced repetition (2) forced recall and (3) teaching others Matt also shares tips on how to make reading a consistent habit by associating it with positive feelings and making it easily accessible. Additionally, he reflects on his motivation for launching his Instagram page and the perseverance required to grow an online presence. Connect with Matt Karamazov (@mattkaramazov) to learn more about books, reading tips, and growing an online business! -------- Follow Matt Karamazov on Social Media: 📷 Instagram: / mattkaramazov 📱 YouTube: / mattkaramazov Follow Sathish (Compounding Project) on Social Media: 📷 Instagram: / compoundingproject 📱 YouTube: / compoundingproject ---------