This is Patrick Bet-David (@patrickbetdavid).
He's the creator of Valuetainment, sold his company for $300 million, and has read 1,000+ books.
Here are 15 tips from him on how to read more books:
1. Always go to bed with a book next to you.
It should be the first thing you do when you wake up and the last thing you do before you go to sleep. The great thing about reading books in bed is they never leave you when you wake up.
2. Instead of taking a shower, take a bath.
This allows you to pour yourself a glass of wine, relax, and read a book and enjoy yourself.
3. Every day, take a 20-minute break.
I've been doing this for as long as I can remember. I love doing this because no one ever interrupts me in the middle of the day saying I have an appointment. I get a chance to read for 20 minutes.
4. Always have books downloaded on your mobile device. This gives you the opportunity to have a book with you no matter where you are.
5. Always walk and read. Whether you're walking your dogs or walking with your sweetheart, it gives you another chance to read a book.
6. Always have a headset with you so you can listen to audiobooks. My recommendation is to listen to biographies on audiobooks and everything else on regular books.
7. Always read while exercising. I can't think of how many books I've finished just in the gym alone.
8. Turn off all the notifications on your phone. Each notification can distract you from reading your book.
9. Don't listen to music with lyrics while reading.
There's nothing wrong with listening to Hans Zimmer, Mozart, or white noise while reading, but your brain will get confused if you're trying to read a book and listen to Jay-Z or Justin Bieber at the same time.
10. Read multiple books at the same time.
To prevent your brain from getting bored, I suggest reading three different types of books simultaneously: a biography, a novel, and a business book.
11. Don't lend books; instead, give books away.
I believe a reader becomes emotionally attached when they read a book and leave marks and highlights. There's no reason to lend a book to somebody else. Instead, buy ten copies of that book and give them away.
12. Take notes and highlight while reading.
I love seeing readers who carry around books with a lot of wear and tear because it tells me that person isn't just reading the book; they're studying it. They're taking notes, highlighting things, and marking passages. This allows you to revisit the book three, six, or twelve months later to reread the content and retain that information.
13. Join a book club.
One of the great things about being part of a book club is that it allows you to see what others read in the book that you might have missed. It also helps you become accountable to a group of people with whom you're reading.
14. Share what you've learned with friends.
The best way to retain the information you get from any book is to share it with somebody else immediately.
15. Encourage others to read.
I believe our mind or brain is by far the most powerful computer in the world, and many people don't use it to its full potential. This is why I believe there's nothing like encouraging others to read. When we do, and they start realizing the possibilities of what they're capable of doing, that's when their eyes open up to a whole new life.
He's the creator of Valuetainment, sold his company for $300 million, and has read 1,000+ books.
Here are 15 tips from him on how to read more books:
1. Always go to bed with a book next to you.
It should be the first thing you do when you wake up and the last thing you do before you go to sleep. The great thing about reading books in bed is they never leave you when you wake up.
2. Instead of taking a shower, take a bath.
This allows you to pour yourself a glass of wine, relax, and read a book and enjoy yourself.
3. Every day, take a 20-minute break.
I've been doing this for as long as I can remember. I love doing this because no one ever interrupts me in the middle of the day saying I have an appointment. I get a chance to read for 20 minutes.
4. Always have books downloaded on your mobile device. This gives you the opportunity to have a book with you no matter where you are.
5. Always walk and read. Whether you're walking your dogs or walking with your sweetheart, it gives you another chance to read a book.
6. Always have a headset with you so you can listen to audiobooks. My recommendation is to listen to biographies on audiobooks and everything else on regular books.
7. Always read while exercising. I can't think of how many books I've finished just in the gym alone.
8. Turn off all the notifications on your phone. Each notification can distract you from reading your book.
9. Don't listen to music with lyrics while reading.
There's nothing wrong with listening to Hans Zimmer, Mozart, or white noise while reading, but your brain will get confused if you're trying to read a book and listen to Jay-Z or Justin Bieber at the same time.
10. Read multiple books at the same time.
To prevent your brain from getting bored, I suggest reading three different types of books simultaneously: a biography, a novel, and a business book.
11. Don't lend books; instead, give books away.
I believe a reader becomes emotionally attached when they read a book and leave marks and highlights. There's no reason to lend a book to somebody else. Instead, buy ten copies of that book and give them away.
12. Take notes and highlight while reading.
I love seeing readers who carry around books with a lot of wear and tear because it tells me that person isn't just reading the book; they're studying it. They're taking notes, highlighting things, and marking passages. This allows you to revisit the book three, six, or twelve months later to reread the content and retain that information.
13. Join a book club.
One of the great things about being part of a book club is that it allows you to see what others read in the book that you might have missed. It also helps you become accountable to a group of people with whom you're reading.
14. Share what you've learned with friends.
The best way to retain the information you get from any book is to share it with somebody else immediately.
15. Encourage others to read.
I believe our mind or brain is by far the most powerful computer in the world, and many people don't use it to its full potential. This is why I believe there's nothing like encouraging others to read. When we do, and they start realizing the possibilities of what they're capable of doing, that's when their eyes open up to a whole new life.
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