How I Read 100 Books a Year - 8 Tips for Reading More

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[@xocolatlsuenos]

Theil is a racist

[@prabhanjankulkarni9109]

Hey, Ali! What's the book you were reading when this video was shot? Like I saw the words 'Normandy', 'Jurassic Park' and that made me curious. Also, great work!

[@user-xs6sl4qr7h]

After watching video Me; girl up your game!! 100 books by end of Dec. Me now: oh it’s November and I’ve read nearly 15 😭 The skimming vibe aint working for me 😅

[@amilove3993]

Ali, can you do a memory , reading and writing tips for people with learning difficulties

[@vijayvivek4330]

Ali can you please do a video on how you became fluent in english. My english is mediocre. I just want to improve my communication skills. Please help me.

[@nathanieldrew]

2:52 made me burst out laughing. If only Harry Potter started making videos on YT.

[@manelrejeb7890]

I've just watched your video where you mentioned being compared to harry potter and here's ali calling you so 😂

[@zmadam]

Nathaniel Drew Ahahaa

[@voffkakosyakov]

Manel Rejeb me too 😁

[@TimeFliesTimeManagement]

that was unexpected haha

[@Mikask8]

HAHAHA I repeated minute 2:52 three times, it was hilarious.

[@linnea955]

My personal tip: Go to the library instead of buying books. This way you save a lot of money, plus, you come across books you would have never even thought of

[@deathrawphantasma]

Bro I went to my local library and it’s trash. It’s basically a time capsule from the late 80s and early 90s.

[@linnea955]

@@deathrawphantasma well I'm sorry for you then. It really depends on where you are. Some libraries are very good

[@ronnyr8881]

also it´s more environmental friendly because you´re saving resources by not buying another physical copy of a book

[@ronnyr8881]

buying them second hand is also a good way to go, most of them are so much cheaper than new ones

[@linnea955]

@@ronnyr8881 That was the original reason I decided to go there more often ☺

[@TheVCRTimeMachine]

2:11 I used to avoid "the classics" and really long books, but in the last two years I started reading more classics and longer books and they are classics for a reason. I got bored with Harry Potter after two and a half books, but Anna Karenina and Don Quixote ended up becoming two of my favorite books ever.

[@LetsGoSomewhere87]

I have reordered both those books for the "better" translation, do you have a preference on which version to read?

[@TheVCRTimeMachine]

@@LetsGoSomewhere87 I read the Edith Grossman translation of Don Quixote. I don't remember the Anna Karenina

[@LetsGoSomewhere87]

@@TheVCRTimeMachine nice, I had a Don Quixote translated by Cohen (something like that) but bought the Grossman one to read instead. Plan on starting it maybe once the new year begins.

[@sevgi6026]

YougotboredwithharypotterbuttheotherbooksaretheBESTSHRJRKKRNDKEODKD

[@reezySZN]

@@sevgi6026 my guy said "I have a certain level of intelligence" lmaooooo

[@toobasahar2888]

OMG THIS IS SO IMPORTANT to not complete a book whenever you don't feel like it. Reading is a hobby you are supposed to enjoy it. It is absolutely halal to let go of books you find boring

[@da14a49]

Yeah, he is right - it is a mindset thing (that I still have)

[@nehasara4010]

😂 i love how you said,"it's *halal* to let go of books you find boring."

[@ryanstanley5734]

@Monkey Bob it is a Muslim term meaning 'permissible' haha

[@chan7191]

"absolutely halal" hahah great choice of word! xD

[@thecrimsondragon9744]

Or Kosher 😉 Yeah the whole 'haram' culture is pretty annoying...

[@jeffreybarker357]

Top tip: Stop watching KZbin and read during that time instead. :-P

[@unthought_known]

Best advice.

[@hibak8196]

:(

[@ohood4863]

There, done. That's the only tip you need.

[@krishnarathore2280]

couldn't agree more. I could've utilised those 2 hrs i wasted on youtube by finishing the book i started

[@pookypoo1169]

So true

[@julissa6715]

#1. GET OFF SOCIAL MEDIA. The reason why I got off social media is because it wasn’t helping me grow as a person, and why waste your time on something that isn’t benefiting you intellectually. I would rather work on my life instead of posting about it. Speaking isn’t doing.

[@sahramohamed5992]

Julissa B. thats true,

[@yuzhenwang8103]

This is crucial. Social Media eats up most of my free time!!!

[@Felisargyle]

Ok thanks I deleted snap and Instagram.

[@philosophicalmonkachu7711]

Thanks, restrict the time we spent is practical advice

[@vanessaives1892]

I deleted Instagram from my phone and haven't been using it for about a week. Turns out you feel much more confident about yourself when there's no constant flow of other people's achievements... And I started to spend more time reading

[@rowancode]

This isn't actually very difficult, I found that most of the time is just reading like 50 or 100 pages a day, and that takes those 2 or 3 hours that we spent on social media. All is about priorities. Thank you man, the 4 hour work-week book is changing my game!

[@sexypicard]

I really deeply appreciate youtubers who offer the index of their video. I know it means some people will skip ahead and it likely messes with your views and payouts. But it makes it so much more useful and enjoyable for viewers. I often still watch the whole video, but appreciate knowing in advance whether I'm interested in the advice about to be given. So thank you.

[@Ajay-pd6pb]

Never mess with a guy who listens to audiobooks in GYM.

[@sirluoyi2853]

I do,,,

[@hhfbko]

Nerd

[@shareenajay7540]

I started doing it. But I'm just only listening to it ,not doing workouts.

[@areeanachowdhury9070]

@@hhfbko you do realize it's not an insult right? Lmao

[@sunandinighosh6037]

@@hhfbko atleast he's not a jerk...

[@eaceves]

I laughed out loud when I saw Nathaniel Drew's pic alongside the Harry Potter comment you made since I recently saw his video where me mentioned that and Matt D'Avela. Thanks, I needed that today.

[@arpitsharmawriting]

This. This is the comment. XD

[@just_here_to_learn]

Understanding the difference between reading for pleasure and reading to learn is critical. When reading for pleasure you have the flexibility to read in almost any manner you like. If the book is bad or doesn’t connect with you don’t feel compelled to finish it. Move on to another book that resonates more with you. Additionally, I often read more than one book at a time as I think variety keeps me more engaged in the book I’m reading at that moment. Lastly, I do think it is important to keep in mind that books are another form of art. And great writers think carefully about every aspect of the book they write. This results in an intimate one sided street with the reader because the writer is sharing their personal story and perspective. Therefore, I think the important job of the reader is to respect this vision and give the book the moment it deserves. You don’t have to like the book or agree with the message but I think you can still respect it. I always try to keep that in mind as I read and I think it makes me a more appreciative and attentive reader. Just my long-winded 2 cents.

[@FM95.5]

Two books at once, my hats off to you sir!

[@cinyyyyy8416]

That’s so good! I’m 13 and I started reading this year! I love reading so much and I just reached my goodreads goal of 100 books. My reading mainly consists of fiction, but I’m really trying to read non-fiction. So far, my favourite books are The Book Thief, Scythe, Thunderhead, The Night Circus and A Curse So Dark and Lonely. I highly recommend them all 🤩🤩

[@SharveshYT]

the_bookish_poet The book thief is one of my favourites!!

[@nerissakho2537]

You've got pretty good taste.

[@cinyyyyy8416]

Nerissa Kho Thank you!

[@thenerds666]

Read more from Marcus zusack!! He is a beautiful mind!!

[@maria6451]

If u want to startreading nonfiction, im 15 and ive started reading a few books at the same time, so i just akternate between fiction and non fiction

[@kritanyakardum]

TIMESTAMPS 0:00:29 - Buy a Kindle 0:01:13 - Change your mindset 0:02:11 - Screw the classics 0:03:36 - Skimming is good 0:04:48 - Build a routine 0:06:09 - Audiobooks are amazing 0:07:32 - Goodreads is amazing 0:08:49 - Readwise is amazing

[@seoulfulcookie8533]

I love how you put timestamps and allow us to watch what we think we might need. Saves a lot of time

[@rehnumachowdhury3629]

Love how he gives us times stamps to make sure all our time is productive

[@myittaraye4584]

2:45 “or Jane Eyre!!!” *shows Jane Austen*

[@douloureux.]

godz level that was the joke. Half of the pictures he showed were not accurate

[@griizzlerhops633]

Talks about Harry Potter then shows a pic of Nathaniel Drew lol

[@American_Boy]

I purchased my Kindle at the 11:02 mark. Influencer marketing is CRAZY effective. Thanks, Ali 🙌🏾

[@American_Boy]

@@aliabdaal it arrived yesterday. I love it. What have I been doing all these years?!

[@kavenmalhi5057]

@@American_Boy so do u still read books or U just had 1 week of excitement

[@lethalleader5934]

@@kavenmalhi5057 😂

[@atharvabhagwat2082]

I also bought Kindle after he suggested

[@manimefrances]

Same. I got a kindle because of you Ali. I have since started my 2nd book since it arrived this week

[@Musicteachersheff]

Thank you for validating audio books! I “read” way more on audio book than actual book. I “read” during my 30 minute commute, when i am resetting my classroom, when I am folding laundry, etc. Audible is great! I also use Hoopla and Libby through my library but they don’t have everything I like.

[@laylam4241]

It's also not only about how much one reads but also processing, integrating and internalizing the content. One perhaps shouldn't want to be a reading machine, but rather seek the depth in wisdom offered in books.

[@ChocolateMuffin308]

I've got all these likes and I'm still lonely

[@gregorio5543]

I went from reading no books to about 10-20 books a year

[@philipmeisterl]

Chocolate Muffin tbh i used to read everything on kindle and other e-readers but i just dont like them that much i still prefer holding books in my hand

[@vrn1920]

Not really, i started reading books dilligently since bought kindle because i can carry it everywhere. Real book is quite heavy to carry everywhere

[@Lottiya]

Not really. It’s easier to read on kindle for example when you’re often on the way. It’s hard to carry book everywhere with you.

[@philipmeisterl]

Saianna Sweet well they are about the same weight (if you bring one) the book wont get low on energy the only thing is if you travel far but i for example drive to university like 20 minutes and then i dont really need an ereader cause the books not that heavy and if i finish it well i have just 10 or so more minutes

[@RasigaG]

Great video! I was following most of these in 2019 and ended up reading 50 books which is more than what I read in past 10 years ! Read wise is new to me, have also wondered when to go through my highlights the app sounds great, going to download now. Also thank you for reassuring not to feel guilty about not finishing a book

[@hohoeverleigh9174]

first of all, I do love the way you put up the time stampes for everyone of your videos. love them, so easy to use. and i love the content, interesting.

[@posoot]

I am legitimately grateful that God made a person like you. Man, I have never met you, but you're a different level of inspiring. Thanks Ali

[@TINTUHD]

“Read what you love until you love to read.” -Naval

[@SarahCoh]

I really enjoyed this video for a lot of reasons. The editing, including the pop-up images and text as well as the transitions and sounds that they come on the screen with is all amazing. I also really enjoyed the content and sharing the idea about not feeling guilty for not finishing a book. That's something that I only internalized recently. As a side note, my Alexa perked up and said that she could not find an ice and fire mode. lmao

[@manishamohanty3637]

I agree with you about the usefulness of creating a goodreads account. It really keeps one motivated to finish a certain book and then keep track of books that one plans to read in the future. It is a wonderful way of cataloging all the books one has read. Definitely recommended for all the readers out there.

[@ytflix776]

If you still want to "gamify" book reading by having a goal to read books/year, but agree with #2 point in this video, just count partial completions. 1/2 of one book and 1/2 of another count as reading a book. + there are genuinely lots of books where 90% of the insight is in the first 25-33% of the book anyway.

[@bhadrakombala]

This is the only helpful "how to study?" channel, which give us all information "as per the title".... Ali sticks onto one title and explains it elaborately and Thanks to the Time stamps, helps me save a lot of time!!! All the other educational KZbin channels show the same information. Its repetition. Productivity, time management and motivation...... I'm a hardcore fan now...... 😌I'm jealous.... #Respect #youareamazing

[@raymeester7883]

He's not the only one. But definitely one of the best.

[@morphinebgmi]

@@raymeester7883 what are educational channels do you suggest except this and thomas frank?

[@raymeester7883]

@@morphinebgmi I suggest you find a project and use techniques used by Ali Abdaal and Thomas Frank to accomplish it.

[@morphinebgmi]

@@raymeester7883 True. The real important thing is execution rather than accumulating more theories.

[@raymeester7883]

@@morphinebgmi Before execution and with it is the focused attention necessary to make things happen. Cal Newport calls it Deep Work, Ericsson calls it Deliberate Practice. That, I think, is the important thing.

[@TheHollyChronicle]

“I’m reading trash” - Ali Abdaal 2019

[@aeyaolaran]

“I have been reading Sapiens for the past 18 months.” Ouch. I feel attacked. 😂

[@nehasara4010]

G Ģ

[@folksurvival]

Sapiens is a propaganda piece.

[@lolobromance9197]

@@folksurvival why

[@nicolasmalmsten457]

@@folksurvival yeah wut?

[@folksurvival]

@@lolobromance9197 Look it up. Also look up the author. He is of the same "tribe" as Jared Diamond, the author of another popular, and well debunked, propaganda book called Guns, Germs and Steel. It just goes to show how incredibly dumbed down society has become that so many people are fooled by these kinds of books (along with mass mainstream TV, movies etc. of course), including people that actually think they are very intelligent and educated.

[@SaqibAli-qi8tv]

1) kindle for non fiction 2) audiobooks for fiction 3) ok to skim through 5) ebooks can easily be connected to Readwise and Evernote etc

[@Rahul-xc5qe]

Did Ali just introduce Nathaniel drew as Harry Potter 😂

[@chueyv9080]

That was hilarious 😂😂😂

[@cosnut_]

Bryan 😂😂😂😂

[@raymeester7883]

You saw that too?

[@betynhagw]

I looked back just to make sure... LOL'd hard XD

[@Theeesiiii]

I just came to the comment section, to see if someone else saw that too =P

[@bradcouturier9064]

Are you counting books that you've only read half of or skimmed as "books you've read"? What do you consider a book you've finished?

[@nickniederberger1815]

You’re example is literally my reality. I’m reading Sapiens right now and I’m struggling to finish it because I’m not really feeling it. Thanks to this video I’ll put it aside and start a new one. Thank you!

[@mehdiabderrahmaneyahiaoui4700]

You are literally one of the best KZbin video makers. Always liking the video before even watching it; I trust its content to be worth to watch.

[@lottiemillar8673]

thank you so much! currently waiting for those dreaded UCAS Track emails with (hopefully) medicine interviews and just want to say how inspirational & motivational your channel is to me :)

[@LinhPhuong-oj7cr]

Bill Gates: reads 50 books a year Ali: How I read 100 books a year

[@TheMarmite09]

But Ali's not reading; he is 'skimming'. Bill Gates reads books from cover to cover!

[@temkox]

@@TheMarmite09 and bill Gates reads books with 900 pages of some unknown topic

[@andremansour6655]

Bill gates has the exact opposite mindset. Bill gates only starts a book if he finishes it.

[@raymeester7883]

Bill Gates lies and is not you.

[@imthecoolest50]

Team Ali

[@lawrenceburns7175]

I find it incredible that you're so productive. It's very inspiring. It makes me think about how I can get more from my days. Thanks for the videos.

[@eileenkenney]

Holy crap! I just found you and am amazed at how you find/make time to be so productive. I work as a full time doctor as well and have felt like I had no time for other things I would like to do. I just subscribed to learn more from you :)

[@Crystalgemice]

I just wanna say I really appreciate the time stamps. Great to just jump to sections I'm more curious about than having to watch the whole video to find tips I think are interesting. Still watching the whole video tho, since it's Ali.

[@froggore52]

I like most of these tips... but skipping parts of the book? No way. I'll get some crap for this, but if you skip parts of a book then you didn't actually finish it.

[@shivasurya7008]

I agree with you. I would rather finish 50 books than read 100 books with even the slightest skipping. I mean the curiosity would just kill me

[@sweetcoffee2458]

Agree

[@princeton5568]

Agree

[@carbonc6065]

Not to mention: that this all begs the question--why?--Isn't the goal to gain Knowledge or do some people just want to 'show off' and be loved, merely because they read X amount of books?

[@hibak8196]

Allow me to disagree. My reading skills weren't that great when I started reading so I did skip some descriptions I found tedious and I still do sometimes. I can always go back and reread these things if 1) the book is worth it and 2) the info in it turns out to be important. It's always much more fun to be able to read without having to skip/skim stuff, but I'd rather read and build my skill gradually than feel bad about not understanding everything and getting bored or giving up. After doing some rereads, I agree it is a fuller experience as I said, but also skipping just didn't have that massive of an effect to take away the "actual finishing" of the book.

[@suphapatsangphokaew2271]

great video! straight to the point and very useful. i appreciate how you time each topic you talk about even though i listen to you the whole video through anyway

[@everythingheman2993]

i have to say this, i came across your channel a few days ago and i am a reading enthusiast, i am really happy and satisfied with the points that you mentioned as per your recommendations. waiting for more such videos , and please review a few more books... lots of love .... keep it up '

[@VikingSchism]

I can't do Kindles, I need to have a physical book in front of me. Skipping is dumb, especially when reading fiction. Maybe it's just the books that I read but if you skip anything then you can miss massive pieces of foreshadowing or setup for later in the book. The way to read more is to read more. Make time for it, develop your reading speed so you can read without losing comprehension. One final note is that if you're desperate to read more books then just read shorter ones In other words, read what's interesting to you, there's no silver bullet that'll make you magically read 100 books in a year. You have to give it time, and even then there are other factors such as book-length and the complexity of the writing

[@fleabag3458]

thanks!

[@maryannemakes]

You’re so right about the guilt of not finishing a book. I am so guilty of not finishing that I don’t start any others! Hence not much reading.... My kindle is in the drawer gathering dust as we speak. I’m going to charge it and implement a nightly reading routine today! :)

[@edouar_d]

You just turned on my lights!! Great post and I’ll start using the kindle! It’s been gathering dust the past year! Thx!

[@adoanmian6701]

This video is adorably helpful. I didn't know that using a Kindle is very convenient to read lots of books and to store them as well. Thanks for sharing your ideas about how to read books consistently.

[@sarahbenetti8905]

I like to read/ listen to several books at one time. I read 100 books this year and I've been putting a blog post together about how easy it is to read/listen more. I often find books that suck and I just stop reading them. I think that's something people have trouble with, if the book isn't good then stop reading it and get something else :).

[@Eric-rv8ce]

You're right, I start reading a book so after some time I realize that this book isn't good, I end quitting

[@LizwiButhelezi]

I read on my tablet, iPad Pro 2019. All the books that I read are in the pdf format and I read them in Notability. I enjoy highlighting and making notes when reading.

[@emily2e2e]

awesome video, I really like that you have an agenda for the audience to follow through. nice editing and very comfortable watching it. Keep up the great work!

[@sinman3189]

There are lots of productivity's video out there but your videos are the most helpful and precise. Those Mindsets you introduced, really make my life easier and I am getting more things done than before! Thanks!

[@nishantpatel7829]

I read 15-30 Books a year but I totally internalize these books in my subconscious ❤️ and skipping part??? No way man ...

[@nishantpatel7829]

@self345 yes brother

[@mehreenbano2256]

The way we watch 12 seasons and 450 movies in a year🙈

[@soobaafrica4330]

🤣🤣

[@sunandinighosh6037]

Haha I watched vampire diaries 8 seasons in about 2 weeks😂😂

[@devendrasrcc]

@@sunandinighosh6037 such a great achievement

[@wingygaming]

Within a minute or so I thought to myself, what a warm and immediately likeable young man you seem to be. Instant sub. Looking forward to watching the rest of your content! 👍🏾

[@eltsu3805]

Thanks for this video! I'm glad that i have always had the mindset to stop books that doesn't make me happy/make me feel like i need to force my self to read. 😊

[@davidp605]

I struggle just to shower regularly, meal prep and turn up to work on time every day. Geesus you're amazing

[@beautifulplaces2703]

Try reading and showering at the same time to save time.

[@Mr.Jean-Paul]

Hi Ali, you are an amazing young man! I already checked out several of your videos, and this one could be a lifechanger for me! I‘m in my 54 now and I stick in a daily routine where I feel quite uncomfortable. But yesterday, I subscribed to Goodreads, charged my Kindle PW, and began reading a book in the evening, since long time ago. This morning I felt quite comfortable again. I just wonder how you manage to squeeze 48 hours of work and living in a 24-hours day??? But you have also a video for this, I believe. Greetings from Luxembourg!

[@sudeshnamitra6675]

I watched this video a year ago, and liked it so much and somehow I managed to follow all these stuff(not the skimming part, I can't do that) Like I got a kindle, got myself a Goodreads account and I HAVE left some book unfinished! And reading little bit everyday has changed the game!! I am reading so so much more now! Thank you man!!

[@divyasriram807]

Thanks Ali, have been crucifying myslef for ten years. I used to be an avid reader but that changed and I started feeling guilty and has had a profound effect on my mind. Thanks, this helped me. Pls continue your good efforts. Cheers!

[@Dante-fe6dm]

How I read 100 books a year: half were audiobooks at 1.5x speed and the other half I skimmed 😐

[@Red-wh3ok]

2:51 that's Nathaneil 😂 Nice video Ali. I'm up to reading books too.

[@ganamon1524]

Binge watching your videos. Easy to follow and speaking speed is perfect to catch. Way you articulate your thoughts is amazing. Tnx a lot.

[@iamlaurenhannah]

I love how excited you get about this!

[@LuxisAlukard]

I didn't know that Charles Dickens wrote Steinbecks "Of mice and men" Or that Jane Eyre looks like Jane Austen

[@abbybeginyazova7812]

flamed

[@DribbleFunk]

I thought the same thing when those popped up. Couldn't tell if it was an attempt at a joke or if he just undercut his whole video by not knowing the difference.

[@LuxisAlukard]

@@DribbleFunk Seems like a bad joke to me. But, the guy said "screw the classics" so maybe he's just ignorant

[@mariaestherrivas4988]

I'm sure it was done on purpose ...sad that sarcasm is requires some level of intelligence

[@supersmart671]

3:05 Charles Dickens??

[@nikitasoni9732]

*Him*- I read to help my life get better *Me* - Dude you're already living your best life

[@deepaknenyana]

Bill gates also reads ton of books to make life better 😂

[@kumark7930]

Lol...

[@liverpool78600]

Been watching Ali for a few months now, highly motivating. Bought my kindle 3 days ago, and I couln't have made a better investement! It's an incredible piece of machine which I cannot believe I didn't have. I've read books from a young age, but since the increased usuage of phone, I'd lost that passion and drive to read. Possibly because of lack of attention span and etc. But Kindle is a different experience, it's like you have a device but without all the negative stuff! Thanks Ali. (Probably my first ever comment in 9 years of holding my account)

[@lm8056]

Great video! I just got back into reading and these tips are super helpful.

[@kikodotfilip]

When I put your video to 75 % speed, you sound like speaking normal speed :D Getting my first Kindle tomorrow. Looking forward!

[@KanezaMac]

😂 omg that helped actually!

[@anla3957]

Wow! Can't wait to reach that level 😱How are you so disciplined?! Arent you ever bothered by distractions? And I fully agree reading should be for fun! ☺️

[@Alicia-gl7hy]

You know what this videos was dope. I feel like reading became like a stressful thing for me now but when I was a kid I loved it. Being told that it’s okay to not follow these made up rules of needing to finish every book, or needing to finish one book before another, etc Is super helpful. So thank you

[@TheAnxiousInvestor]

Love your channels content Ali! Really useful, and enjoyed the passive one too. Food for though there.

[@paulwalther5237]

Very inspirational. My Kindle is usually (but not always) just collecting dust and I think I need to build it into my routine like you said. Before bed seems really good for me too. I grew up on the Wheel of Time series and absolutely love it. I hope you like it too. I will say that unfortunately you may want to just skip book 6 up until the last three books written by Brandon Sanderson. I really like Brandon Sanderson as an author in his own right and I was so happy when he took over the series after Robert Jordan's death. The reason why you should skip books 6 up until the last three are that the plot doesn't move forward at all. It's like Robert Jordan loved the series so much he didn't want to finish it.

[@seeker4430]

P. S. So when he says finished 100 books a year he doesn't mean he actually FINISHED

[@carbonc6065]

I know ... Raise your hand if you read because you LOVE TO read, and enjoy gaining Knowledge of the world.

[@observerran8136]

he is a bullshiter. thats it.

[@tshepangbosilong3395]

Some books are just hard to finish. I don't make a habit of not finishing books, but if I get to the 50% mark and I'm still not interested in any of the characters or the plot, I put the book down.

[@djgranville]

He never said he finished them, he said he read them (read them doesn't imply completion necessarily, simply that he read some of it's content).

[@brina3497]

He also probably “read” a lot of them at the gym while focused on other things. A lot easier to “read” books when you don’t actually sit down and read them. Not harping on this guy just this scenario that keeps popping up on the internet.

[@audrey7105]

Woahhh I wish I had those advices in high school :) I did stay stuck for months ... thank you for spreading those advices! Have a good day ☀

[@RuvimboDadi]

This is why I love you! This year my goal was 48 and so far I’ve read 46. 100 is a lot!!

[@pearlynchan6824]

my dude's the only person i dont put on 2x speed bc of his voice

[@suparnobhattacharya4644]

Lol so true, at first I thought maybe my playback speed is 1.25x and then checked nope it was at normal speed. I feel little concerned for his patients sometimes

[@taliacolley2627]

😂 I didn’t notice that until I read your comment. So true!

[@8koi139]

Lmao 2x wtffff

[@8koi139]

@@suparnobhattacharya4644 Yooo imagine medical terms being thrown at you at the speed of light GG

[@huwphillips2696]

Some fantastic ideas in this video, brilliant and encouraging. Tips like "you don't have to finish a book" and "you don't have to read the classics" even though they are brilliant. Basically, read what you enjoy, find what you like. It reminded me of s book i read by Nancie Atwell who won the global teacher prize back in 2015 i think. She is a person driven to get children to become skilled, passionate, habitual, critical readers. Reading is a skill that takes time to develop. Ali is like Nancie Atwell, he's like a breath of fresh air. Keep making the great videos Ali

[@GaynieBoe]

Hi Dr Ali Your advice and the affects of Covid 19 left me no choice but to switch from books (unable to visit bookstores plus the increased 3 week delivery time for online purchases) to a kindle with the greatest advantage of having access to thousands of books instantly. Can't wait for it to arrive in a few days' time.

[@oceanbabin4567]

I accidentally discovered your videos today. I really enjoy your posts about books, especially this one. Since I graduated from college, I have stopped reading. You have inspired me because I remembered reading is supposed to be fun.

[@harishpashadipto1675]

"Change your mindset" was the important point for me. Now I've the courage to remove the last reading position marker from Sapiens that I put 2 months ago! What a coincidence!

[@veileddoctor]

How can any person be soooo productive , ugggghhhhhh !!!! U r really inspirational mA !

[@paperjourni8964]

I now am thinking about getting a notebook just to fill with the interesting stuff, links, recommendations you say and give. Thanks!

[@ankitasamaddar3318]

It's really nice to hear from you that stop reading a book midway is nothing to worry about if I am not interested to read it..and i feel the same about kindle.. i also read almost 80 percent of my books in kindle.. it's pretty handy and saves a lot of time as well..

[@deemedhokage3881]

The coincidence that I'm reading Bad Blood too on Kindle, at just finished the chapter you skimmed through.

[@hadassahbranch7529]

I actually have more trouble reading on a Kindle than on hardcover because of the simultaneous availability of books which just ends up with me skipping around books and reading them to 3 or 10% each.

[@dreamgirlfahima8233]

When I was little I read so so much, I would go to the library everyday etc trying to get back to that!! Going to get a kindle for sure, Ali changing lives

[@Xysseus]

Loved this video and gave me a lot of useful advice and insight! Thank you!

[@katrina896]

Thanks! I’m still on the beginner stage and currently trying to build a habit of reading books but I got stuck for a while because I wanted to finish the book which was surprisingly boring. However, I already moved past it and started to read new ones.

[@aryanasdf3424]

I just finished my 20 book reading challenge and got myself a kindle. Ali you have been a huge motivation for me. Thanks alot

[@sciwizShreyasKulkarni]

This guys words are like magical ...They really have an impact on you

[@happyheartslee]

You make me feel good about skipping lousy books! Sometimes I feel bad for not finishing it because its just so boring or bad! Now I feel better because eventually it made me realise I could use the time to read something better!

[@97Alfinsyah]

Literally, I usually read whole timeline every day

[@sreeramoffcl]

How many times do you want to change the thumbnail? Ali: Yes

[@kanethomas8234]

Thank you so much for this video Ali. It was extremely needed for myself and much appreciated!

[@michaeladinou8421]

When I saw sarah j Maas books in the thumbnail I was shocked! I didn't expect you to read these kinds of books but I was pleasantly surprised

[@joelGi]

2:52 😂bro we need a collab between you and Nathaniel

[@juanzavala9023]

3:00 “fancy ass...” WELCOME BROTHER

[@garyhundle7553]

Greats tips! Def going to utilize the read-wise option, and start syncing highlights to my Evernote.

[@kingarslan3612]

One thing i think personally helps me is watching booktube i mean book related videos in KZbin which motivates me to read more