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In part 1 of these series, I shared my experience on how I've started to read software development books on a regular bas...
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I had a problem when I start reading pdf books, I was very excited to start reading a new book and try to discover it and take down notes as possible as I can and that have led me to read more than 15 pages per day and some days none, but now I also try to use the same tips that you are using (read only 10 pages every day at noon and stop after)...
I have heard of a tip related to work or study overall that we should stop working when we want to do a bit more of it for better productivity in the long term and avoiding burnout. The consistency is also really important, so limiting the number of pages but doing it regularly makes sense!
I have a reading goal of 5 books this year (last year 2) and am currently reading my 3rd book this year.
Even though Goodreads feels old and "slow" I can't find anything else that is similar and provides the same massive database of books.
Great goal! I've seen most people set goals like 50 books which seems unrealistic to me. I used to set goals too (15-20 books a year including non-tech ones), but this year I decided to go goalless to finish larger books without worrying about the goal and to spend more time writing.
One thing that's helped me get a ton of reading in is to try to always carry a book with you. Especially when you know you'll have to do some waiting such as when going to an appointment. Even if you only get a page in that's still a page more than you had :)
I use this as well but it works better with non-technical books for me :)
Sorry, I run this modestly popular webapp for readers, you might wanna give a shot. You can think of it as a goodreads but without all the social crap. So you can track what you read and plan, organize, set reading goals and keep private notes. candlapp.com
Although I am a regular reader, would be following the pieces of advice given here... thanks for writing :)
I think reading while your travelling is an awesome time to read.
Do not confuse quality and quantity ! ;)
Agree! For me it was initially "how to read more (than nothing.:). I'm preparing a third part on how to get more value from reading.