How to develop your writing talent? Read books.
But reading the same book every quarter or every month is very boring. So I suggest my own way of reading books.
Choose exactly 365 of the best books on your topic. 365 books on the subject you want to understand better or study. This could be fiction, popular science, or anything else. It’s up to you!
A book for every day. Your library will consist of 365 books.
Read one book every day. Even if it’s almost a thousand pages long, it doesn’t matter. Learn to read quickly, superficially, skimming the text, catching only the words that catch your eye.
(From experience, I can tell you that these are the words that are most important to you right now.)
The first time you read, you don’t need to pore over them and try to understand the gist. It’s important to note that, let’s say, on March 1st I read one book (Title – Author), on March 2nd – another, on March 3rd – and so on.
I once touched on this topic in a consultation, and was told that it’s impossible to find so many books on the same topic. I probably agree with this statement, so you can break up all 365 books into several sections based on your interests.
Let’s say you find 23 books on one topic, 67 on another, 102 on a third, and so on.
I’m just a reading enthusiast and read a ton of different literature, so for me, 365 books on one topic isn’t even enough. But for you, you can break it up into several sections. The main thing is that every year, every month, and every day, you know which book you need to read.
This principle should be applied annually.
Example:
If you’re a financial literacy enthusiast, and let’s say you’ve chosen Napoleon Hill’s “Think and Grow Rich” for September 25th, then next year, and the year after that, and even the year after that, you’ll read that book on September 25th.
By reading the same book over and over again, with regular breaks between readings, you retain the information for a long time. The information is no longer in your brain (I know), but in your heart (I feel).
This process doesn’t take much time, maybe an hour. And no one limits you in your choice and reading, whether fiction or any other kind of literature.
I think it’s a very interesting method. I really like it.
And of course, if I recommend something, rest assured that I’ve tried it myself. Everything that appears in my posts and articles, and everything I teach others, has been tested by me.
In general, when you read books and find exercises or training sessions in them, immediately put them into practice. At the very least, it’s fun. Plus, you gain experience, create a habit, and improve yourself.
Let’s summarize:
365 days – 365 books. Good luck!
If you’re a writer, what books inspire you? Tell us in the comments!
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