A Book a Week for 6 Months: What I've Learned

[@thejohnfish]

Missed a few books! I have also read Crushing It, Buffetology, and Good to Great! Currently reading "Thus Spoke Zarathusra" and "Meditations" (Nietzsche and Aurelius). Full list on bit.ly/jfbooklist! What books have you guys been reading? Always looking for recommendations!

[@sanchirkh6019]

Homo Deus by Yuval Noah Harrari

[@deruntergott9727]

W. Somerset Maugham, Hermann Hesse, and Fyodor Dostoevsky are solid novelists. I'm interested to hear what you think of Thus Spoke Zarathustra.

[@Solemhs]

If you like Psychology, i can recommend the other books by Malcolm Gladwell (David vs. Goliath, Tipping Point & Blink) similar to Outliers

[@prathamtangri3803]

Try reading HitchHikers' Guide to The Galaxy sometime! Elon Musk has cited it as the book that changed his outlook on life. I am currently reading it, and it has been absolutely fantastic so far, though admittedly, not mind-blowing for me. Would love to hear your thoughts about the book

[@حمودالحمودة-ض7ص]

Take a look at factfulness And thank me later ^~^

[@bhavishyanarang6124]

This video is gold. Please do a follow up video after 6 months.

[@olemagnusstorflor219]

Yes!

[@jesuso2307]

It about that time

[@Billionssssssss]

Is there a follow up?

[@mattmcnabola1211]

"A writer only begins a book. A reader finishes it." -Samuel Johnson

[@TAHJBecomeYourBestSelf]

Thanks for sharing that great quote Matt.

[@TraumaER]

Matt McNabola the actor?

[@mattmcnabola1211]

TraumaER no, the writer

[@TAHJBecomeYourBestSelf]

The actor you're thinking of is Samuel L. Jackson, not Samuel Johnson.

[@pia1945]

TraumaER HAHAHAH samuel johnson actually created the first english dictionary !

[@TheDarthVader11]

For your age, I think it is amazing how mindful of life you are. Keep up the channel

[@Machin396]

Looks like he is a freshmen or second year. I hope he keeps growing and sharing.

[@midnull6009]

He's not that young....

[@uvotmin]

@@midnull6009 19-20 years old is not that young to you?

[@wtf3458]

@@uvotmin , what do you think about 21-22 age?

[@margaritaisabel5382]

0:51 Utopía 1:09 el monje que vendió su ferrari 1:17 2:00 influence 2:50 Outliers- Malcom Gladwell 3:10 Drive, Daniel H Pink 4:37 Creativity INC 5:20 Being human in the age of AI 5:30 Creativity 7:10 Mary Oliver New and selective poems 8:00 10% Happier 8:27 Shoe dog 10:00 flow 11:00 Man's searc for meaning

[@majestycrush]

Oh my gosh your videos just keep getting better and better! You really inspire me

[@skynguyen3342]

I read "Man's search for meaning" in two weeks after watching the movie "The Pianist", wrote a review and some notes for myself, spent some time reading about the Holocaust and will read it again next year. This book remains the greatest influence this year on me as it made me realise that in our hardest time, we humans can have such incredible strengths to overcome difficulties and succeed in finding the meaning of life. The book and its success in describing the pure acknowledgment of the reality in the camps urged me to talk about it, to write about it and to share it.

[@ayeshas7907]

I discovered this guy today and I love him

[@sheenahdooky]

I just discovered him today and I am like WOW

[@Celise]

Just wanted to say that you've inspired me to read a book a week myself (on top of my for-fun reading). I'm only one month in but I've already started investing money, improving relationships with friends, and I even got new clients for my business!

[@serenazhang676]

Absolute genius. How did you manage reading all these extra books while taking care of your study and social activities and editing videos for such a great KZbin channel 😂?

[@shubhamhundet8351]

Same doubt?

[@maritareads5229]

Haha you have to cut off something to do it

[@shubhamhundet8351]

@@maritareads5229 Mobile phone!?

[@maritareads5229]

@@shubhamhundet8351 yeah a big one is cutting down social media time and Netflix/tv for me. Also I'm listening to more audiobooks instead of podcasts. You'd be surprised at how much "free" time you have

[@shubhamhundet8351]

@@maritareads5229 Thanks a lot 🙏💕..

[@adityasrivastav4592]

Yea John at least somebody is completing their resolutions

[@juliawiergowska8155]

I've read this Phil Knight's book 3 times thanks to you, John. I am also a runner, I love coding and reading so your recommendations matter a lot! Greetings from Poland :)

[@kernel8803]

Great descriptions, while also not giving any spoilers.

[@chrisbrown8748]

I’m doing this same challenge thanks to your motivating videos! I’m currently reading “Drive” by Daniel H. Pink. Since late last month I’ve read 4 books that were on your Amazon list and all four have been amazing. Thanks for sharing with us you, your channel has really helped me make positive changes in my life.

[@TAHJBecomeYourBestSelf]

Is that you Chris Breezy? Keep up the positivity.

[@Alexandrine-ti3uf]

Chris Brown OMG I stumbled upon Daniel Pink's twitter account this morning and guess what. I wasn't able to attend classes cause I was sooo into his tweets LMAO thanks for the recommendation!!

[@DreamBoOy7]

John fish, i think its gonna be a big name one day ma brtha

[@danielthrasher]

Bro Audible is my LIFE. Thanks for the recommendations!

[@BjsCity]

You really weren't kidding about your love for Audible. AUDIBLE 4 LIFE!!!

[@danlerman6734]

Bro is it really you, I watch you so much

[@user-yc6vr8vn5j]

Ayy Daniel my man

[@joseangelaalcano1130]

If you wanna try more fiction: Time machine Animal farm Of mice and men The stranger I swear by these 4!

[@amnaalsabah9375]

also 1984 by George Orwell (he also wrote animal farm!)

[@banished4eva]

thank you!

[@tanjirouscofield6882]

Will try this. Just started reading.

[@user-yc6vr8vn5j]

Why no Dostoevsky? :(

[@danradice6962]

Keep up the great work! My friend has been suffering from depression. He has watched your videos and they have helped him and he now lives a happy life. Thank you so much!

[@hannahmoenickheim6988]

I’m reading The Power of Habit right now and I love it! It’s all about how habits form and how to change them at a personal and business level. Highly recommend!!

[@Jayyk09]

Read - ATOMIC HABITS by James Clear

[@fidelogos7098]

I was amazed when your number one book was Man's Search for Meaning. I read it years ago, when I was struggling with a young family, work, relationships, etc. It literally changed my way of thinking. Its lessons have stood me in good stead over the years and I re-read it occasionally. I'm pleased that a younger generation is reading and appreciating it too.

[@vishnukamdar7200]

One thing I've learned in life is that wisdom can only be transferred halfway. Knowledge and information are different things. To acquire wisdom, you have to experience things yourself.

[@Arya-cs7kj]

Thank you for sharing this! This is very profound and true.

[@annapotpot]

I love how visibly excited you got as you climbed towards #1. Great video as always, John! Will definitely check out some of your recommendations. Thank you for making this world a better place. If I were to compile a similar list on content creators who have the most impact, you'll be among the top ones. :)

[@Potiondevie]

Hello John, that's really really interesting ! i've started the same challenge in january 18th, i've read already 23 books, and it is funny because i've read some of your books and learned the same things you describe ! "Flow" was last week and Outliers was this week ! How funny ! EVERYONE should try this challenge. Like you said, it's changing your life, you learn A LOT ! John, may i suggest some some books i think you might enjoy because you'll learn great things : "What doesn't kill us (Scott Carney)" "Teach like a pirate" (Dave Burgess), "Deep Work" (Cal Newport), "the 7 habits of highly effective people" (Stephen Covey). If you like memoirs, you might like "Total Recall" (Arnold Schwarzenegger), and as you like a bit of philosophy, i would suggest also "thoughts for myself" (Marc Aurelius, the roman emperor) Thank you for your list, i'll buy some more books now haha :D

[@abhinav3481]

how do you read that fast and retain information? i struggle heaps

[@adelepayman4672]

Sapiens is one of my favorite books ever. I love how it focuses on the big picture unlike many other history books.

[@bqfilms]

Hey John you should read The Dragon of Eden by Carl Sagan, it gets a little bit too technical in some chapters but it is very interesting, it shows you how most humans think they are superior to other animals but how much we resemble to them. It does a great job into bringing back awareness into realizing that we are actually animals just like any other specie, and its also cool to learn a little bit about the brain and evolution.

[@techbro9652]

Hmm good recommendation!

[@drasticgamerstv1025]

carl sagan is the real deal

[@cultofpunktionality3302]

oaksterdam Homo Sapiens, which he went over in this video, is actually just like a book that you recommended.

[@bqfilms]

+lonely wolf yeah sounds like it, though I think the one from Carl Sagan is more about speculations about how it happened

[@harpoolmusic]

Because of you, I read “Man’s search for meaning” over the past week; and it has significantly changed me. The suffering that those people went through is astronomical and makes all of my own struggles laughable. Because of this book, I go out into the world now and see just how fucking good I have it. The lessons in that book are truly incredible and emotionally impactful. After finishing this book, I feel so happy just to have the relationships and good health that I now don’t feel I deserve. I’ve always been inspired to help others around me feel better, but this just makes it that much easier for me to keep the right mindset going. I’ve already had a much easier time connecting with people and cheering them up wherever I go, and I owe it to this book, and of course you. Keep creating ripples man; from my personal experience, I know a video like this has the power to change infinite lives in the future! Thank you 🙏☺️

[@bernadettban8309]

Hi John! Do you ever read fictional books? I mean fantasy, crime books, etc. If so, do you have a favourite?

[@susanfish283]

John's mom here. THIS IS WHAT I KEEP ASKING HIM TOO.

[@spineapple8041]

Hi John's mom!

[@belenseoane]

Susan Fish your son is really inspirational and intelligent. You must be really proud of him.

[@bernadettban8309]

Hi John's mom! You must be proud of your son, he is really hardworking and inspirational!

[@byronarnaoutoglou8425]

Judging by how little he thought of Origin, I doubt it's his cup of tea.

[@attilaforintos1941]

As a Hungarian it fills me with great proud that you have in fact mentioned two of Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's books :D

[@thatguyFS6961]

you amazes me with every uploads ,such a smart guy , keep up the good work , your kinda ppl have the potential to change the world

[@ericksander7890]

The way you speak english is so clean and clear that even though I'm from Brazil and still studying and getting better at english, I just understood everything you said, and I'll probably read some of these books, it's gonna be a tough challenge, but I'll do my best :)

[@lucas8409]

It's true, i'm from Argentina and i'm learning english too. It's so confortable to hear him.

[@jhonatanlima8391]

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow by Yuval Noah Harari

[@Vita-a-stelle-e-strisce]

They are two great books!

[@ngochuong3196]

Incredible books

[@LittleMew133]

Wow, Man's Search for Meaning is also one of my all time favorites. It's so impactful.

[@liamprendergast7594]

Love Man's Search for Meaning and Sapiens, so I'll have to check out Flow. You should also check out the Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom by Jonathan Haidt. It kind of follows a similar blueprint to finding happiness, but it's also fascinating as it examines the realm of ancient wisdom/mysticism in the context of modern neuroscience.

[@gnaneshchandrashekhar751]

I'm happy to see " man's search for meaning " as the top 1 . Excellent booklist ... thanks John..

[@johanhoon2515]

Hey John, focus on quality, not quantity. One book a week is too much. Do not be just a fast consumer. Some books, like the one from Frankl, need to be read and 'digested' slowly. You also need to get back to them more times and re-read some parts to really understand them. Also, given your age, you may find some part more relevant than others but as you mature and grow, other parts, ideas may appeal too you more. The opposite goes for the books you find 'shallow', boring...Do not feel like you have to read/ listen to them till the end. Wish you insipring reading!

[@katie-ty1mn]

Johan Hoon to be fair, since many of the books are self-help or nonfiction, i think they can be read faster. if you’re going to read james joyce, for example, that requires much more mental effort to read and understand. (plus all self help/motivational books are lowkey the same lmao) but i totally agree about the quality over quantity!!

[@moritzschroder]

I am on the same challenge and i can confirm, reading regularly has been about the best habits in my life! so much knowledge to be gained! so many people to be learned from! i even made a video where i talk about the four ways reading has changed my life for the better! thanks for the inspiration, John! 🔥

[@Prerona11]

I like how your videos are very original and very youu. You are not trying to be someone else. Stick to it. You will go to great heights. Good luck :))

[@prathamtangri3803]

What I love about your videos in general, including this video, is that they are never really clickbait. I never end up feeling like I have been cheated of entertainment or learning. Both somehow always happen in your video. Like from this one, I am taking back a great list of books, and your honest opinions about them. Great work man!

[@willllyum]

Read Arnold Schwarzenegger’s autobiography Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story

[@toastEDmrshmello09]

I think it’s providential that I happened upon this video as I have a copy of Man’s Search for Meaning that I borrowed from my school’s library and have yet to return because I never read it! So now, I will make it of upmost importance to read it before I return it. Thanks for this list and God-speed on the rest of your weekly reading journey. ❤️

[@106shreyahkalloli4]

Eager to start this habit once I get done with finals in 20 days. Thanks for the recommendations!

[@yt-mohit-1618]

Shreya kalloli you can start today.

[@espurr6628]

Shreya kalloli same

[@thebipedCentaur]

Mohit Kumar clearly it'll be a distraction from exams

[@imeshumayanga7967]

same here..i have a month for my finals..and john is keeping me motivated.

[@elij8852]

Have you started yet? :)

[@lucijaberzina6568]

i've picked up this challenge as my resolution for 2019 and i'm on my second book! i enjoy science (popular in particular bc it's more accessible to a novice like me) and thus far i've read "six degrees" by duncan j. wattson and "gastrophysics" by professor charles spence. the idea for the challenge came from this challenge and i'm immensely enjoying it! thank you, john!

[@seyalee5447]

I’ve been looking for book recommendations for a while, this video helped me a lot! Thank you John!

[@tthurm1]

I highly agree with Viktor Frankl earning the number one spot with Man’s Search for Meaning. One of my favorite quotes ever comes from it: “Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of human freedoms - to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way.” Great vid John

[@danielefurtado154]

You inspire me. I'll try to read a book a week. I love your videos (:

[@mayel8452]

I agree with your number one book! I love the Man's Search for Meaning so much! So much emotion and lesson in this! 💙

[@karelkalas4703]

You actually made me realize how precious books are and how enriching the time reserved for this is. Thank you so much!

[@Alex-ns9wk]

The emotion of your delivery of information about books made me cry. Thank you.

[@topgun9808]

Try 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene. Helped me a lot at work and relationships. Noted your top 6 books :)

[@thienphongtran8469]

I see the passion in your eyes when you introduce those books.

[@b4mbi_409]

Awww he has a lisp.😍😍 I want a guy like him

[@mugedemirsoy991]

I was so touched by the poem "The Summer Day". While you were saying in the video that "stop and go, read it!" I thought I would not like it that much. However, the poem changed my entire process of thinking in one second. I immediately looked for a book shop that I could go and buy the selected poems. Although I could not find it (because I live in a foreign country), I will try to find her works as much as I can from internet. You really inspired someone today, I just wanted you to know. Thank you.

[@thewindgamer2607]

Thank you so much John! I appreciate your videos so much. You have no idea how much they help me:)

[@elieoni-6213]

"Life is about problem solving and finding problems you could like to solve, no matter how successful your are or how rich you are there's always a problems to solve" -John Fish, this is just Brilliant !

[@littleda999]

Hey John ! I think the idea of reading a book/week is great, in a sense, but what for? What's the idea behind? Hitting the number? Is it about learning or about a numerical challenge ? And do you target books of a certain size or a category to achieve this goal ? Because I think there are some books you cant read in a week, even if you wanted to, even if you were a super fast reader, especially if you're studying/working. Some books that are big in size and in content, profound or/and complex need time to grasp, and to reflect upon, to take notes.. sometimes it's also beneficial to read, stop, exchange with someone about an idea, take notes, and then go back to reading..this is, for me, the main idea behind reading, its main purpose..sometimes you learn more if you exchange about a book and reflect upon it than when you only focus on finishing the book..sometimes you learn more from reading one book in a month or half a month than when you do every week..Im not saying you're not doing all this, Im just saying this should not be solely about numbers.. Those were some ideas I had while watching your inspiring and great video as usual. Im a follower from Morocco and let me tell you're doing a great job ! So keep it up !

[@meganforster111]

Oh hey, I actually started reading Sapiens today! Really cool how it showed up on the list.

[@LeHippieVibe]

You should really try getting "12 Rules For Life - An Antidote To Chaos" by Dr. Jordan B. Peterson. It's one the best books I have read in 2018 - it contains a brilliant psychoanalytic perspective at philosophy and other branches of study. It's self-help, but coherent and applicable.

[@phone5579]

Le HippieVibe Isn’t he that Canadian Nazi?

[@jesuso2307]

@@phone5579 no, but the book is excessively long considering the substance

[@UltraAar]

@@phone5579 Hahaha you are such a triggered leftist. JP isnt even right wing, he's to the right of marxism, but anyone sane is nowadays

[@voltairevaldez5081]

I had that book, Man’s Search For Meaning. I felt like I missed a significant amount of my life giving that book away to my sister. Now that you mentioned how impactful that book to you, I have to tell her to find that book and borrow it from her.

[@r.lalramnghaki3944]

I'm rooting for you...

[@jazzyroly]

I love how you summarized what stuck with you about each book! Super helpful

[@karenestephan8534]

why arent you uploading stuff anymore? THE INTERNET NEEEEEEEEEEEEDSSS YOUUUUUU !!

[@case8837]

Man, you seem to be one genuine guy! Watching your videos just give me a friendly welcoming vibe, while still being informing, and I think everyone else who watches you would say the same thing! Keep it up.

[@aideoropeza5545]

I’m trying to do that to !!

[@Ahmed-pf3lg]

Your description of the book ‘Flow’ deeply touched me. You’re the reason I’m going to read this book hopefully and for that I am thankful.

[@leonidamonaco8049]

I tried this habit few years ago, with sci-fi/noir, thriller and few psychological books from Doctor Wayne Dyer. The most important thing that I have learned is : 99% of cases, too much time waisted on the so called "inspirational" books. with the exception of "Your erroneous zones" and now "Flow". I learned so much from Asimov's books and stories that you cannot immagine. As well as for Bradbury and Dick. According to me, what change life is that you started this process and at the end of it you will be a better man, but simply because of the commitment that it takes, not for all the stupid things that are written on those books.

[@neist]

I agree, but admittedly he's still pretty young. I wouldn't care for most of these, but I can't say that a 20 year old version wouldn't.

[@leonidamonaco8049]

I am 25 y.o. , but of course everyone needs to go through a path to understand something. I guess, as smart as he seems to be, he will figure things out earlier than I did

[@Joyfulcuriosity]

I agree with you. Most of the things I have read and i still think about daily, I have learned from reading sci-fi books and other fiction. They are like thought-experiments and really make me think about the world in new ways. I read 1984 by George Orwell when i was 19 and now five years later, it is still one of the most impactful books i have ever read.

[@Joyfulcuriosity]

Also, is your channel name from the Foundation trilogy by Isaac Asimov? I am currently reading that book :)

[@leonidamonaco8049]

Yes, The foundation is my favourite story so far. I read all the 7 books, non only the trilogy, from Prelude to Foundation to Foundation and Earth. I really enjoyed how Hari Seldon has been introduced in the first one, and many other things that I cannot say now ( spoiler ). Plus, 1984, along with The time Machine, really enhanced my perception of things. Really appreciated you comment, though. Have a great day, from Italy =)

[@rcheese3094]

There isn’t enough time in the day to watch your incredibly eye opening content, I really relate to your videos and I hope you will post more as often as possible. You are a truly incredible man my friend!

[@antoinebm]

Great advice, thank you :)

[@kiranvadlamudi8213]

You are helping and motivating many people with out fancy titles. I would say a big thank you and keep going.

[@thnrrtr]

Read “How to Read a Book” by Mortimer J. Adler and The Holy Bible 🙂

[@AnaFox]

Still in the middle of the video and so far I love it! I just wanted to add my very basic two cents about Richard Bach's book. While I understand your point, what I got from Jonathan Livingston Seagull (it's so weird to write that, the name is very different in portuguese haha) was not to give up on your dreams. Despite the assumptions made by others/society/family/tradition of what you can or should be doing; of who you are and how you should be. Maybe that's just the kid's version of the book, but I really got a sense of hope, persistence and passion (to follow your dreams) from it. As in, yes, you are a seagull, but you can fly low, you can reach the skies, you can twirl. You fight for your dream, you never give up, and your legacy - if there is one - is a new outlook on "human"/seagull capability. What was once impossible, like flying to the moon, was now possible. This is why I loved the book so much. Please note that this comment is in no way trying to combate your opinion. Books are there to offer the reader their own subjective reading. I just felt like sharing. Thank YOU for sharing your thoughts and growth. I appreciate learning from and with you.

[@tylerrodgers9056]

Hey John! I just recently came across your channel and you’re truly an inspiration. I was wondering if you knew how long it would be before your growth books would be back in stock. Keep up the great work!

[@deboramaccio7463]

The moment you said “Men’s Search for Meaning” was your favorite one I literally screamed. I read that book last year and loved it so much that I bought one for my grandma who loves reading too.

[@mattmcnabola1211]

Hey John! have you ever read the autobiography of Malcolm X? its a great book!

[@TAHJBecomeYourBestSelf]

Matt, I definitely agree with you. I look up to Malcolm X, and his autobiography made me realize that is life is truly an inspiration. John should really read it.

[@KettlerPT]

I'm reading it now and halfway through it. I'm loving it!

[@TAHJBecomeYourBestSelf]

awesome!

[@quasar1988]

First you caught my attention with your list of books. Then as we got closer to the end I said ok this kid has got something here. When you were finishing your second to last book I was thinking man's search for meaning is my number one. As I finished my thought you pull out his book. Bravo sir, you've got one more subscriber.

[@lilyjasmine768]

Did you just read or jot some notes while reading?

[@drasticgamerstv1025]

idk abt him but when i read , if i find something which is very useful or jus amazing i will underline or highlight it definitely ....i don't like to take notes in a separate book as it seems like an academic thing lol

[@00000materialization]

I‘d love to know as well :)

[@chickenlin]

How to Read a Book by Mortimer Adler, this great book can answer your question.

[@neverforgettodofacepulls782]

I jot down notes on a separate notebook to organize key concepts mentioned in each chapter. It's so much smarter to have a quick reference rather than have to look where you wrote each important concept.

[@alecthomas7408]

Lily Jasmine People do this? I just read and remember everything.

[@LuisRamos-fk1em]

John, Congrats, this is the first time listen to your videos. I fell in love with the topic of READING. Great job young men. God bless.

[@twm3856]

I am really looking forward to do this and you are a great role model man keep it up👌👌 Thank you very very much for all the effort you put in for us💙💙💙

[@maddee4543]

hey john! you inspired me to read a book a week last year and i did! you made me realize that reading is a very important part of learning and educating oneself, and i am so glad i started the challenge. i'm continuing it into this year too :')

[@jazzgirlie]

In terms of non-fiction I highly recommend: Between the World and Me by Ta Nehisi Coates, Evicted by Matthew Desmond, and Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson!!! MUST READS.

[@lisalmallory]

Between the World and Me IS A GREAT BOOK.

[@tam4tam473]

Came across your channel just a week ago, and after watching your videos i’d say you’re such an inspiration. This video motivated me to start reading more often!! Keep making these videos they’re amazing :)

[@Kyrana4102]

How you choose the books you read? You are very motivational

[@bqfilms]

Since I saw John's first video about reading a book a week, I decided to try it out, read 8 so far, so this is how I did it (even though its not that much) read one book from a writer, if you like it, you will find other books from that author you'll like. I also took recommendations from other people, including influencers, friends, or people I talk to on IG haha. Audible and amazon(i think) give you recommendations after you read one book, so you'll find well rated books from the same category just by looking for one. I hope that helps :) I really recommend if you are into the IT and social media world, "hatching twitter".

[@Blue_Buick]

Kyrana Lilia Think of issues that can be interesting to you or draw your attention in a public library or bookstore

[@omaroz431]

Great summary thanks John .. I love your channel and I appreciate your efforts.

[@OM-nu9eg]

one question ! how do you afford a book a week ? Edit: Thanks for all the ideas I will try this challenge too

[@lonniedraus2449]

OM already used books maybe? I can Imagine that regarding the looks of e.g. flow, that he buys used and therefore cheaper books... So like around 5-8€ and ordering them at the same time can save shipping so 6,5€ × 50= 325€. And also borrow and buy from Friends and local events where they also sell used books? (Dont know if this is common in the US)

[@kassaken6521]

The library, just swipe the card and check out the book. He's in Harvard, pretty sure there is a library on campus

[@TraumaER]

Kenyatte Jay what’s sad is that probably 95% of today’s hs student never been to a library before. 📚

[@alexs.3383]

Or the Thrift Books website

[@cesarmix]

check out paperbackswap.com where you can trade books after reading them

[@Victorp123]

Thank you John for your recommendations. I just ordered four of the books and are so excited!!

[@haretztj4682]

Idk why but when I read books I always forgot the character names but i remember the story and the story behind the characters :/

[@tyx4332]

Haretz tj same..

[@haretztj4682]

Innocentface 247 looks like we're on the same boat ;)

[@kioskclerk]

I've many times heard that smart (or something along those lines) people remember the ideas while less smart would remember the events and the least would remember names. Its supposed to be an ethics lesson type of thing about how we should focus on the real meaning behind things instead of gossipping about people but maybe its the same logic?

[@drasticgamerstv1025]

may be the names in the story aren't from ur native language or they aren't popular names ..if not idk

[@haretztj4682]

When I read books,I mostly remember about the story,the lessons and the story behind each characters.But the date,the name of the place and the characters’ name i most likely to forget EXCEPT the main character name Btw,books doesnt rlly improve my language but it does improve on how I think,general knowledge and the changes of myself as a person so sorry if my english is bad(english is my 2nd language.Malay is my 1st language)

[@ErynBroughtaBook]

This video made me pick up Man's Search for Meaning, and it made such an impact on me, I went back and found this video just so I could comment my thanks.

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[@brunofbneto]

You should try reading good fiction. It's worth it

[@seanwebb605]

Bruno Bezerra That’s always a challenge for me. For fiction I look to movies and TV.

[@drasticgamerstv1025]

when a movie or series is made out of a book , if it is well made then i got no beef with it but mostly the enjoyment and the involvement which the book gives u will always surpass the movie ....but an advantage of movies is that they have music ...i love good bgm .......read the sea wolf by jack london you will love it

[@evyatar2536]

Thanks John for your recommendation, I just start reading “Flow”. And I am hoping to enjoy it .

[@user-ct8pd1pw2n]

What is your all-time favorite book?

[@hamzahxal-quaid1624]

I Write A Song A Day flow

[@lanyadara7186]

Whenever l seek motivation on KZbin, l end up watching one of your videos. No matter what it's about, they all have been inspirational for me. Thank you!

[@skygreen6878]

You keep talking about ‘successful people’ but what does it mean to you to be ‘successful’?

[@Vrtroopers]

Green Sky really the question is. What does it mean to you? We know for the most part what John likes so we can figure what he thinks is successful.

[@ZeganVE]

Calm down Socrates and Aristotle

[@jaydencruz7671]

@@ZeganVE good one lol

[@YTstraberi]

I enjoy your videos so much. Please don’t stop, you are doing a great job.

[@Christopher_Clodfelter]

Mr. Fish can you please restock your Growth book. I would love to buy one. Thank You

[@jamesobute7929]

I'm just 3 minutes in but I can already tell thta this would be one of the most helpful videos i've ever watched on KZbin. Thanks John!

[@seigfried3682]

You do not read any classic? Any good old literature?

[@Neuroneos]

He's in CS. Occupational hazard?

[@PolitcalWarfare]

Shoe dog is one of my favourite books this year, really great book.

[@facuibarra9363]

Thank you for the video!

[@Sef-Lo]

Tuesdays with Morrie is another great one!

[@Garentei]

I made a goal of reading 20 books for 2018 and so far I've read... 4. :(

[@seanwebb605]

Thomas Yorkshire IV Oh I can do four if I take the train to work for a couple of weeks.

[@Garentei]

Well I don't read every day, and when I do read, I get distracted by something else.

[@sp277]

Maybe 8 books a year is a very good goal. Not many people read even three books in a year :D The important thing is not the number of books but enjoy them learn from them and having a good time.

[@Garentei]

sp277 I think it also matters what kind of books you read. A lended book you *have* to read will take more time because it's probably not as interesting to you as a book you actually chose. Heh.

[@seanwebb605]

Thomas Yorkshire IV I get distracted to. Sometimes a book references a source and I spend an hour looking it up and reading summaries of the source material. Which adds to my reading list. Suddenly I’m reading three or four books on a similar topic.

[@johnmcgarzon6208]

Hi John! since I started to read books it's been life changing. You read the same type of books I like, pleased for founding you on internet!