10 Tips for Reading More Books in 2024

Hey gang, in this video I just wanted to share 10 tips that help me read lots of books, so that you can hopefully hit your reading goals in the new year! Enjoy x

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⌚️Timestamps:
0:00 - The value of reading
0:26 Tip 1 - Read what you love
1:31 Tip 2 - Quit books
3:02 Tip 3 - Always buy the book
5:33 Tip 4 - Read multiple books
6:53 Tip 5 - Listen to audiobooks
9:21 Tip 6 - Shape your environment
10:52 Tip 7 - Use a kindle
12:02 Tip 8 - Gamify with goodreads
12:44 Tip 9 - Change your identity
13:20 Tip 10 - Stop caring about the numbers

[mohamediyoub]

Takeaways:
1)read what you love untill you love to read
2) It's okay to quit book while reading.
They are many other bokks to read of your interest
3)Buy the book or borrow, it makes the difference
4) Read multiple books at a time
5)listen to audiobooks
6)shape your physical and design environment
7) Kindle
8)utilise Goodreads or sofa
9)Change your identity
10)Stop caring about the numbers

[Lovebooks]

Liliveria - definitely the place where you can find magical books that will improve and make your life happier (thank me later)

[emillybarboza]

I've been feeling really guilty for reading fiction books because I'm a law student and everyone around me always say that I should spend my time with law books and fiction is a waste of time, etc.
So, this video makes me feel really happy. I love the phrase "read what you love until you love to read".
Thank you for the tips and for helping me reassure that I'm not wasting my time by doing something I love!

[SheKonfusion]

I used to hate reading but I got into philosophy and now I can read anything without being bored.

[thetravellershub]

My ADHD makes it super difficult to read books these days and if I do get around to it I have to read every sentence 3 times, but you (and Spotify including them in their plans lol) have motivated me to get into audiobooks recently and I’m smashing through them now so thank you!

[philly-kun]

It's truly magical how reading something u r intrinsically interested in makes reading as a whole better, so I can really resonate with the first quote that was brought up!!

[shahidkupe]

I have already bought Atomic Habits just started reading and excited to complete whole and read next more productivity books recommended by you.

[ProseAndPetticoats]

Here are some additional tips 🤎
- Create a reading habit
- Set goals (even if it's just one page)
- Create a reading schedule
- Set a timer (to combat distraction)
- Turn off the internet on your phone
- Find the right environment
- Find out what is keeping you from reading more (and try to improve)

Huge fan of reading multiple books at the same time. :)

[unclezizo]

I've just pre-ordered your book in the US. Thank you for all the value you provided us over the past few years, and I'm happy to support you as a thank you token.
Good luck, and I hope that you make the bestseller list!❤

[tituswillb]

1:23 thanks for being so thoughtful throughout your explanation!

[Hugex]

Don´t focus on reading too much, just enjoy the ride and get as much as you can from a snigle book. Who cares if you read only 12 books a year or so, as long as they are properly read and incorporated into your knowledge, it will be a win win

[isalutfi]

I love this productive way by reading 100 books in 2024. Keep up Ali! 💐

[nathanholt]

The two tips I resonate the most with are;

Don't feel the need to finish a book and use audiobooks to 'get through' tougher reads.

I never would have read a brief history of time if i didn't listen to it as an audiobook. Im so glad that I did!. It was really fascinating but there are so many points where I just would not have pushed through. There is one part of the book about quarks or whatever they are called. You have upquarks and down quarks. I would not have been able to get through that section as a reader, but through listening it just gets said to you.

I think people feel a duty to finish a book as well because they think that is the best way to get all the value out of it. We don't apply that to YouTube videos as you say. So why we apply it to books ill never know.

[littlemavis]

What a Presentation in 15 min!!! I'm excited to read your new book!

[lucialujambio]

The book that I would love to re-read again, and that, if you can, I recommend a lot, is Anxious People by Fredrik Backman. An amazing fiction Book.

[mkshahbazz]

Reading only for 15 minutes before sleep is my personal favorite.❤

[imj]

the storygraph is another great way to gamify reading! 10/10, i like it much more than goodreads

[johnhawkins]

I've never set a reading goal, but because I enjoy reading, I usually read over a hundred books a year, I tend to read about 30 minutes in the morning and 30 minutes in the evening and also read while I'm on the treadmill or stationary bike (makes the workout easier). Most of the books I read are via the Kindle app on my iPad. I do read some paper books and listen to books on Audible. There are seasons when I don't read as much, but it never lasts. Sometimes I'm more into fiction, at at other times, I'm find myself reading nonfiction. Fiction, of course, is easier unless (sometimes) it's serious literature. This year I'm closing in on 150 books for 2023. Thanks, Ali, for emphasizing the importance of reading on your channel.

[Laétudiante]

Surprisingly found out that I’ve been doing all of these to keep reading as a sustainable habit ❤

[amolamonkar]

I preordered your book and can’t wait to read it