S1E2: How to Make Reading a Habit 431n6e

Last time we talked about reading widely and deeply and didn’t quite make it to frequently. To catch up in summary, what I mean by frequently is every day. Read every day. Today we’ll talk about how to make reading a habit. Set goals: * Find the balance between realistic and challenging * Start by either setting a page goal (3 a day) or a time goal (10 minutes) * Pick a time of day; just before bed might not work * Attach to another habit * Remove friction * Make a habit tracker; use postit notes, alarm on your phone, location reminder, background  * When you fail, keep going * Stick to the new plan religiously for a few weeks, don’t be a slave to your goals Keep track of what you read * Goodreads, spreadsheet, notebook  * Community  One at a time/multi on the go * Try one style for a few weeks then change if that isn’t working * Multi - one audio, one serious, one “easy”/fun This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit officehourspodcast.substack.com 6l223p