Reading A BOOK A Week for 4 Years - This HAPPENED

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Published 2019-06-04
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Around March of 2015, a little more than four years ago, I made the commitment that I would read a book a week, for the rest of that year. It was the best decision that I made in my entire life.

Let me explain.

I was in my second year of college here in Argentina studying Business and I hated almost every single class. The books we were reading were not up to date, the professors didn't make classes interesting at all and I wasn't really learning.

I remember feeling I was wasting my life going there, memorizing and learning stuff that didn't have any practical applications in the real world nor in my personal development.

I couldn't wait 3 more years until I graduated to change my situation. That's when I decided to take responsibility for my own learning and started reading a book a week.

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All Comments (21)
  • @Inerize
    🤯 🤟💯Hey Inerizer! If you liked this video, make sure you check The Sages' Booklist to find the best books you can read in more than 15 categories! 💯 www.inerize.com/the-sages-booklist/
  • @KastaRules
    That is a good example of the quote by Mark Twain: "Don't let your schooling interfere with your education."
  • @AvanToor
    For everyone having trouble: don't read to finish. Read for the sake of what's in front of you. Don't read a book. Read a page. And then another, and another.
  • @Syn
    I forced reading to be a habit back in 2021 for my New Years resolution and looking back it’s how reading drastically impacted my behavior and mental. I’ve got a couple of friends telling me I’ve changed, I’m less likely to get annoyed by the smallest things, and my perspective of the world just broadened. Everyone should read if you want to change your life.
  • “I cannot remember the books I've read any more than the meals I have eaten; even so, they have made me.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • To those who need to hear this: If you don't like reading books, you're reading the wrong books!
  • @nerdshala2997
    My goal for 2020 was to read 20 books. I've just finished reading my 50th book since Jan 20.
  • I spent twenty years in prison and read hundreds of books during that time. I don’t remember the gist of most of them or even the titles but I do know my vocabulary improved exponentially.
  • Always carry a book wherever you go, it doesn't take charging,data, power or anything just read it - Denzel Washington
  • My mother read at least a book a week on a wide variety of subjects for 50+ years until her death at age 63. She had less than one year of Community College but was able to obtain a top management position within the San Francisco Civil Service System. Promotions/Positions within the San Francisco system were awarded based on the test results for each position. Due to my mothers extensive knowledge on a wide variety subjects she passed #1 on every test she ever took , getting a perfect score on almost every test. Reading gave my mother great pleasure and confidence. She passed away 35 years ago, and I still miss her greatly.
  • @DanRichter
    I used to read about a book a week, for a couple years or so. Until one day, while showing off my library, a friend stopped at a random book and said "what's this one about?" and I could only vaguely answer, probably as much as he could just by looking at the cover. That's when I realized that I was reading just to get my "book count" up, only remembering the material for a short period. These days, I read a book per month or two, but I study the book like I'm trying to pass an exam on it, prepared to write a book report by memory if I need to. My books are re-read, highlighted, translated into my own thoughts, and all actionable advice gets extracted and memorized. I'm a lot happier this way, and I'm saving money on books!
  • @sunseeker4775
    A man who doesn't read only knows his own thoughts, but a man who reads can know everything. đź“š
  • @zohrar.2769
    I read in three languages. Arabic, French and English, I juggle between the three languages, I read a thousands books before coming to USA , my English was zero , I had to study hard and read a hundreds of books, I am hooked to the English language, now I read or listen to Audio books on YouTube bc I have eyes challenged, I can read any subjects and comprehend it , I am taking Coursera IT class, I never stop learning and books are my best friends.
  • @bwing411
    For the people that have a tough time reading I read pretty slow, and have a tough time focusing. But I started reading finance books in highschool, and by the time I got to college, I knew more than graduating finance majors. Tips that KEPT me reading... 1. Never read to be seen as a reader. Others opinions don’t matter. People often say they read now because it’s trendy. You’re not reading for them, you’re reading for yourself. Doesn’t matter how fast or what type of books, don’t worry about others. 2. You don’t have to finish a book. One thing that always made me want to give up reading was getting 1/3 into a book and hate the idea of struggling through it. FUCK THAT. If you don’t like the book after a chapter, quit reading it. There are more books to read than time we have..throw it to the side and read something that makes you interested. There are no rules with reading. 3. Takes notes. This is huge! If you own the book, every time you read something interesting or that you disagree with, underline it, circle it, write your thoughts on that page. This makes it more of a dialogue between your thoughts and the books ideas. It also drastically increase comprehension! 4. Who cares how fast you read. Like I said, I’m a shit reader..but if you keep going you lose track of time and what page you’re on, and then you can really enjoy the reading process.
  • @dtronin3063
    I spent 7 years in prison I read well over (I don't know actual number) 1,000 books. I read the classics of literature, poetry philosophy etc. I learned a second language, higher mathematics, and IT. Even got a hold of yoga and fitness books, made myself work out 5 days a week, getting myself ready for (yeah prison gladiator sht) Friday night fight night. Anyway like what you do. I encourage you to get swole and join a dojo, trust me it's just as rewarding as knowledge, the knowledge of yourself.
  • @ryuzaki_ray
    1. be introvert 2. be curious 3. be patient
  • @sophdog1678
    When someone says "I don't read books" like it's a badge of honour or something, it makes me sad. They're missing out on so much.
  • There’s a term for what this guy is experiencing, and that term is education.
  • @aayushdeo9143
    I wasn't a book reader at all and due to this quarantine I started reading . Completed 5 till now , feels good .
  • @smritisinha5604
    Benefits after reading books:- 1)World starts expanded. 2)My ability to think improved. 3) I became more self aware. 4) My sense of possibility grew. 5)Start obviously. 6) Choose books you like obviously.