
Reading Behaviours & Techniques | How To Get The Most Out Of Your Perusing
About this episode
And we're not just talking about books here, all text based communication is up for analysis.
In Episode #414 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: Juan's challenge to control his compulsive behaviour, why I don't try and predict the end of a story, the freedom of zero expectations, our purpose for reading and whether technology will change the medium of consumption for books.
Massive thanks to Dave Jones, McIntosh and Amy The Great for the support! Always awesome to see a new supporter jumping in.
Timeline:
(0:00) - Intro
(0:39) - Books should be enjoyable
(4:11) - Finishing every book you start
(10:06) - Coming in with a blank slate
(18:09) - No expectations
(21:57) - Bookstagram behaviour & speed reading hate
(27:05) - Boostagram Lounge
(37:07) - Why we read books
(41:42) - Note taking
(52:27) - Physical vs digital text
(59:40) - What is text?
(1:06:08) - Summary
(1:10:55) - V4V: Support via Podfans
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