Radical Personal Finance REPLAY: 575-How & Why I Scanned My Entire Library So I Can Carry It With Me On The Road
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Oct 17, 2019 Discover the journey of digitizing an entire library for travel convenience. The host emphasizes the importance of reading for personal success while addressing storage challenges. He shares his unique technique of 'destructive scanning' and recommends tools like a guillotine cutter and a ScanSnap scanner for efficiency. Learn about his practices in annotating books, the use of Calibre for organization, and his favorite devices for reading. Plus, tips on privacy and managing digital libraries make this a must-listen for book lovers!
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Reading As The Core Learning Tool
- Reading is the most efficient mechanism for acquiring knowledge compared with audio, video, or classes.
- Joshua Sheets argues reading should be the foundation of lifelong self-education, not just formal schooling.
Bins Failed; Books Belong On Shelves
- Joshua tried storing books in plastic bins when downsizing and found the system failed because books belong on bookshelves.
- He reverted to bookshelves to make books accessible and useful.
Regret After Decluttering Sparked Scanning
- Around five years ago Joshua decluttered and removed hundreds of books, then later regretted losing specific ideas.
- That regret motivated him to try scanning his library to retain access without the physical clutter.