This is how to read more books

When it comes to readers, there are 3 broad categories:

Numbers 1 and 2 on that list know where they sit and are probably happy with how much they read (or don’t read).

It’s that third number I’ll be writing about in this article, and sharing a simple, effective trick for reading more books in 2021.

Personally, I’ve always been a reader. As a child I’d love nothing more than sitting on the chair or going to bed early to find out what these characters were getting up to.

Would they discover something amazing?

Would they escape the danger they faced?

Would I get much sleep or stay awake for “just one more chapter”?

It’s a love affair that has continued into adulthood, but I’ve had periods of time where the habit eluded me.

The first time was about 8 years ago and my wife bought me a Chromecast as a birthday present. It got plugged into the bedroom television and I probably didn’t pick up a book for about 6 months. Oops.

Other times I may just feel uninspired about what to read. Or I’m enjoying a new television series too much.

Whatever the cause, the end result is I face the same dilemma that lots of other people face: “I’m too busy to read.”

Aaah. Bullshit.

Let’s be honest here. “I don’t have time” and “I’m too busy” ultimately mean “I don’t prioritise it.”

Now, there’s nothing wrong with that, but we should be honest with ourselves about it.

The harsh truth is if we value something highly enough, we find the time for it. You may not have time to spend an entire day in your favourite corner, devouring a book from cover to cover. But you have time to read something.

The beauty of reading is that it can be done in small chunks, at stolen moments.

On the train (or bus). In the kitchen while the oven is heating up. In the bath (but not the shower).

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