If You Want To Change Your Life, Read More (Let Me Explain)

Schools probably made you hate reading. That's sad. I want to change that. Your life can change overnight just by finding one idea in the depths of a book you thought was boring.

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0:00 Rock Bottom
1:57 This Simple Habit Will Transform Your Life
4:07 Part 1) Reasons To Read
4:45 You Can Only Cook With Whats In The Fridge
9:11 The Mind Is A Muscle That Must Be Trained
11:01 The Best Way To End Bad Habits Is To Replace Them
13:23 Part 2) What To Read
14:43 Read Books That Challenge You
16:02 Read what you love until you love to read. – Naval
19:26 Read Books That Make You Intelligent
22:39 7 Books That I Can’t Stop Reading
26:22 Part 3) How To Read
27:07 Hunt For An Idea Or Two, Then Put It Down
27:43 Go On A Walk And Listen To A Book
28:17 Rotate Different Topics And Genres For Pattern Recognition
29:12 Have Books Lying Everywhere
29:39 Create A Reading Space You Love
30:01 Part 4) Writing Isn’t Just For Writers
31:58 Where To Write
34:59 What To Write About
36:08 How To Write

#GoodHabits #SelfImprovement #SkillAcquisition

[Uncommony]

Hitting rock bottom 7-8 years ago was the lesson I needed. Audio books and breaking them down by writing of the important parts carried me to great success, not the only thing that did, but it was a major part. Stay Uncommon!

[bloomfields]

My favorite part:
“Write to your past self and encourage them to improve-show them how. Write to your present self and program them to do better. Write AS your future self and give your current self advice.”
This made me want to get started right now. Thank you, Dan, for the knowledge you share.

[carriefu]

I love the quote, "Reading without writing is like eating without training." That, Dan, is POWERFUL!! Thank you! 😍🙏 I am going to apply this and share with my high schoolers!

[killer_devil_knight]

I had been watching ur videos for almost a year and i have improved so much in a year, i will be grateful if i could receive a reply from you to my comment wishing me all the best. Ur words matter to me a

[emnwl]

I hate reading, so I replaced it with something I love.
Understanding.
So I created a custom GPT, uploaded the book's PDF and it elaborates the content in my native language and my lingo whenever I don’t get something.
I also use it as an audiobook.

I feel like soon more people will do this.
It’s just way more fun tbh.

[richhands]

My three favorite channels: Dan Koe, Stock Brotha, & How Money Works. Make my week complete! 🔥 🔥 🔥

[Marie-ormf]

You are preaching to the choir with me. I love reading. My prize possession as a child was my library card. I read everything. Every. Thing. I've even read aloud to other people, which I thoroughly enjoy. An interesting idea springs to mind from that. Thank you. ☺️ Gonna have to buy the power of now. I'm so curious.

[vedanshsrivastava]

00:01 Hitting rock bottom can lead to transformation
01:57 Reading can transform your life
05:51 Taking action to start something new brings access to valuable educational content
07:40 Self-education and discovery are key to defining new goals
11:27 Swapping screen time with reading can transform mental health and potentially save lives.
13:23 Living with intention enhances personal growth.
17:11 Customize your approach to reach goals
18:40 Choose books that interest you and make you more intelligent.
22:10 Reading impactful books can transform your life by expanding your mind.
23:54 Cut the fluff for more opportunities in life
27:07 Most books can be understood within the first two to three chapters.
28:43 Develop a habit of reading for transformation
32:08 Many people have dreams but struggle to take action towards them
33:45 Start by writing short posts to validate ideas and build an audience
37:07 Raising consciousness through writing and self-reflection.
38:49 Tools and systems allow for faster trial and error process and evolution of humanity

[TheConsciousMan]

The biggest catalysts to growth are often the most terrifying or painful ones. Another banger Dan

[maxynemae]

reading books requires a focus of mind that feels a lot like discovering a new place to me. and rereading a book feels like rediscovering a place i once knew as familiar.

i think watching videos is helpful for fast learning, but by nature, they progress on their own. often times, when i’m studying more complex ideas via video, i have to rewind to fully digest what i’ve heard.

when reading, i can digest at my own pace, which allows me to make deeper connections with the information i learn. it requires me to use my imagination as i make those new connections.
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such great points in the video! 👏👏👏

[timdemoss]

this was terrific! love the phrase "your awareness surface area expands" (5:20) and the idea that as you develop, you discover new problems and, at the same time, new ideas to solve those problems. the problems were already there before - you just weren't at a level where you could see them.

also really glad of the encouragement to write more. thank you for putting this together!

[jeffharmed]

Thanks great subject.

Archimedes spent much of his early life in the library of Alexandria.

“You can only cook what you have in your kitchen “ is worth remembering

[divelostmind]

Great video, I started reading more around the end of 2023 and it was an amazing keystone habit and can really help you out of a rut or dark place

[belfeen]

Thank you Dan, I enjoyed the video ! Excited to get your book.

[topiconii]

it's kinda crazy how nobody talks about 'Unveiling your hidden potential' by Bruce Thornwood

[Ahmed_Life_Strategy]

Another dense / value packed video. Thank you Dan. I am taking notes.

[issameer]

I was just reading your blog on this, and before I finished reading it, this video dropped. Perfect timing!

[DMN_SON_UR_GMA_FINE]

The type of top shelf content more should make/ consume. Thanks again Koe!

[dmk]

Ghana representing.you are doing a great job bro

[FabianBaez]

Each of Dan’s videos share profound ideas and action steps. This one seemed to raise the bar even higher. Thank you for that.