Fan of The Reader's Journey podcast but don't have time to listen to every episode?

Don't worry, @podcastnotes has your back with a summary of 10 amazing episodes.

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The very first episode of The Reader's Journey podcast.

It's with @HassanO, a 5x Amazon bestselling author.

We talk about his book "Write Your Book On The Side" which teaches readers how to write a non-fiction book while working a full-time job.

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If you want to make your reading life more fun and delightful, check out this episode with @AnneBogel.

We talk about her book "I'd Rather Be Reading" which is a lovely read for all the bibliophiles out there.

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If you've ever been called a "Nice guy" or want to improve your dating life, this episode is for you.

It's with @dr_r_glover, the author of "No More Mr. Nice Guy."

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Another must-listen episode for anyone who wants to become a better reading or already loves reading books.

It's with Alan Jacobs (@ayjay), the author of "The Pleasures of Reading in an Age of Distraction."

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This is my most downloaded podcast to date.

It's with @morganhousel, author of "The Psychology of Money."

You'll learn the difference between being rich & wealthy, what money can & can't buy you, advice for being a better investor & so much more.

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Ever feel like you're always busy but still not getting enough done?

Or feel like you're overworked and burning out?

Then this episode is for you.

It's with @GregoryMcKeown and we discuss his fantastic book "Essentialism."

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The gatekeepers of the world are disappearing and it's never been a better time to pursue your dreams.

@jaltucher, author of "Choose Yourself", shares advice on finding your passion, overcoming failure, and much more.

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Imagine all of @naval's wisdom in a single book.

That's what @EricJorgenson did with "The Almanack of Naval Ravikant."

A must-listen episode on how to get rich, the importance of using leverage, and how to become a better reader.

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The world is changing faster than ever and those who know how to learn quickly will thrive.

That's the skill @ScottHYoung teaches us in his bestselling book "Ultralearning."

If you want to learn the skill of learning better, this episode is for you.

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What can we learn about the art of reading from someone who's read 650+ books?

A LOT.

@BlasMoros, the creator of the book summary site The Rabbit Hole, shares a ton of wonderful reading tips and strategies in this episode.

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