How To Read Books Effectively (7 Stoic Tips)

To be a great reader, it is not enough that you read, it’s how you read.

It’s not about reading to impress people or for the mental gymnastics. It’s not about pouring inputs into your brain. It’s about getting better! It’s about filtering what gets into your brain. It’s about finding useful knowledge, knowledge you can use in your actual life. It’s about putting the information up to the test, examining it, seeing how it applies to your life, asking yourself how you might use it, what it’s prompting you to think.

If you want to become a great reader, the Stoics can help. We built out their best insights into our Read to Lead: A Daily Stoic Reading Challenge. The 2022 live course will take place across 5 weeks at a pace of 2 emails a week (~30,000 words of exclusive content).

Additionally, there will be weekly LIVE video sessions with Ryan Holiday, author of 12 books about Stoic philosophy which have sold more than 5 million copies in over 30 languages.

This will be a live course. Beginning on TUESDAY MAY 17, all participants will move through the course together at the same pace.

00:00 Intro
01:17 1. Develop a reading practice
2:10 2. Make time to read
03:49 3. Find a master
04:48 4. Become functionally literate
05:19 5. Re-read the Stoics
05:58 6. Don't read too much
06:57 7. All leaders must be readers

#Stoicism​ #DailyStoic​ #RyanHoliday​

[abigailchristina]

The first sentence was such an attack…But so necessary ;’)

[Ryan-Horgan]

The roadmap to happiness as a man:

- Read books
- Stand in the sun
- Break a sweat daily
- Reflect on your wins
- Marry the right woman
- Find a doctor you trust
- Spend less than you earn
- Prioritize physical strength
- Become great at something
- Develop strong friendships

[badboybootz]

"Once you learn to read, you will be forever free" ~Frederick Douglass

[Kaiwizz]

09:10 "people died to get you the right to read"

It hit me so hard I almost cried

[balaganesh]

The “re-read” point definitely caught me. I realized that the stuff we read conveys different meaning based on the mood and situation we’re in when we read it. Thank you so much for articulating it.

[monicacall]

There’s an old poem that my beloved paternal grandmother and my 4th grade teacher both often quoted. The first line says “Who has a book has a friend.” Truer words were never spoken. My dad and both of his parents modeled the concept that being a serious reader and a lifelong learner were two of the most important things an individual could do in order to become a well rounded person. Through reading a much wider and deeper view of life and it’s possibilities is opened up to us. As a child I was always given books for birthday and Christmas gifts. I now carry on that tradition by giving books as baby gifts as well as for birthdays, Christmas and special occasions.

[EnigmaEarningsExpedition]

it's kinda crazy how nobody's talking about the forbidden ebook called making money your reality

[DrProgNerd]

The challenge I face with reading is overcoming the impulse to blow through a book - so that I can get to the next one - and the next one. I read slowly - because the author took the time to write each sentence for a reason. To connect with his/her idea properly, I consciously take my time. As a result, I may only read 5-20 pages per day. In a slow month, I may only read one book. I seldom read more than three in a month. Another challenge is when I connect with an idea in the middle of a page - and I want to break away from reading to consider the idea. I try to jot down the idea and revisit it later. If the idea is just too compelling, I put the book aside and write. Knowing how to read is one thing - but knowing how to process and assimilate new information is another thing entirely. I'm still trying to figure out the best way to do that. Another great video, Ryan.

[kelseytmoto]

Thanks Ryan. Needed this. Daily Stoic sits o. My desk at work and it’s the first thing I read every morning to set the course of my day. Your work is vital. Keep it up and know it’s vital. 🙏👊

[HardKnockDesignandBuild]

Thank you Ryan for your time and words. Greatly appreciated, and helpful!

[mauriciolazala]

Thanks for everything you share with us Ryan, you are the best.

[telywuriejalloh]

"Life speeds on the bold and flavors the Rayan Holiday
I just completed reading "the obstacul is the way" through pdf.
Tough and inspiring book

[mauriciobori]

Loved the interview at the end so much wisdom for just a minute of time

[ayakkenyang]

Thank you for sharing these wonderful stories with us. Many of us are empowered when watched them.

[lrxsbyy]

"Once you learn to read, you will be forever free" ~Frederick Douglass. Thanks for everything you share with us Ryan, you are the best..

[richmondkofianokyeoffei]

Thanks mentor. You keep on feeding me the knowledge I need to grow 🧘🏾‍♂️📚🧘🏾‍♂️

[ChilleDINJerseY]

Bought your journal. Love it, thank you

[DreamcastAesthetic]

Listened to this on my walk today, thank you for an awesome breath of fresh air to join my real life one

[cognitivethinking]

5:58 Point 6, one of the most important and best advice that i needed

[natnaelfasil]

I have been struggling to read so much this days especially I was very addicted to FIFA game but now thanks to you I was able to read min 30 minutes! you changed my life!!!!