Here’s a solid book that will make you want to get moving. And remember: jump while you can.
Books
Absolutely nailed it.
I used to feel pressure for every self-help book I read to completely change my life.
But the more books I read, the more often I felt confused by contradictory opinions on a topic.
So after reading over 200 books in the last couple of years, my process has changed.
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Curtis McHale Has Me Reconsidering How I Take Book Notes
Since starting Bookworm I have been taking notes on my books in a variety of ways. I started off keeping independent text files for each book. Then I started doing the same, but in Drafts. Then I had a short stint when I wrote them in a physical notebook. But then I came back to Drafts.
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Top Five Books From 2016
In the past I've wanted to be a reader and yet never picked up a book. But that changed when I said yes to Bookworm. Since then I've read 16 books for Bookworm and four more on my own. And I'm on pace to read three more by year's end.
A Roller Coaster Relationship With Books
I was an avid reader in grade school. Any program the school put in place to encourage kids to read, I completed as fast as I could. That trend continued until I made it to junior high.
When Deep Work Strikes
There are a plethora of articles promoting and dissecting the tenants and principles proposed by Cal Newport in his book, Deep Work. That's what led me to picking it for an episode of Bookworm. After implementing my takeaways for about a month, I can see a decided difference in my productivity and effectiveness. It's what allowed me to release Working With OmniFocus when I did and to develop the depth of detail in those videos.
Time For Books
In order to read a book every two weeks (and sometimes every week) I have had to make reading a practice that is incorporated throughout my day. Having a single time for reading isn't enough and it has become a ritual I like to incorporate as many places as I can.
Reading Books On A Schedule
For years I have wanted to read more books. Prolific readers rave about the benefits and world-renowned leaders often attribute their ideas and successes to their habit of reading, but to me the benefits of having read a lot of books was secondary to the innate sense that a realm of knowledge and experience was available to me, but I was missing it.
40: The Problem With Audiobooks
I sometimes listen to books via audio but there are a couple flaws with audiobooks that have me avoiding them when I can.
37: Reading Books vs Articles
As I learn how to handle the good and bad that comes from being ADHD, I've learned the power of reading books over articles.
Take a Break
Numerous times I've said that being able to put off work is an important step of being productive. And when you have a big push, it's even more important to stop.
Working with OmniFocus
In the two days before this book launched I checked off 387 tasks in OmniFocus. And there's no other tool I'd rather do it with.
What Every BODY Is Saying [Book Review]
Have you ever had a feeling that someone is uncomfortable in a conversation? Were you able to point out the nonverbal cues that gave you that feeling?
The Power of Full Engagement [Book Review]
There’s a lot of advice on the web about managing your time. Everyone seems to have the golden ticket that will pull time out of thin air. But what if time isn’t the key to being fully engaged?
