How Reading Changes Your Brain

[@vanessam3444]

I stayed away from social media for a month and started reading every night. Almost immediately I began to notice changes in my sleeping schedule and ability to write, focus on school assignments, and approach problems differently. This new habit is changing my life. I definitely recommend this to anyone who wants to start reading more.

[@LL-wu5ui]

I think staying away from social media had more impact on your sleeping schedule and focus, than the reading.

[@mrtheluckybucket]

LL it’s pretty clear that both have a good effect on the brain, so using them in tandem has the best results.

[@vanessam3444]

@@mrtheluckybucket Yes, I do believe this is what happened. When I replaced my habit of scrolling through social media every night with reading, I found it easier to fall asleep earlier and faster. These two things are probably contributing to my mental clarity and focus throughout the day.

[@mrtheluckybucket]

@@vanessam3444 absolutely, hopefully i'll do the same one of these days.

[@krabbykrabby8818]

@@LL-wu5ui I think they both were great, I went 1 day w/o social media and haven't felt that focused in a long time.

I normally fear watching John Fish's videos because they remind me that I'm not doing enough. And I love it.

[@SrNeoxNGT1kk]

Yeah, me too.

[@web-unlocked]

same here, feeling that there’s already a huge gap between me and a Harvard student

[@josemosqueramoncaleano1711]

Hey, don't worry so much. He's on his path, you're on yours; work towards bettering your former self (for this I recommend the improvement mindset from Jordan Peterson), not what other expect you to be. Keep working, and take care of yourself 😀

[@padmo1531]

same here

[@bhaktichokshi]

Somebody understands!

[@discussionswithdemetri2883]

Here's a major tip for anyone who can't focus and if your thoughts bounce around alot while reading and then you forget what you just read. READ OUT LOUD! Not only does it make you better at comprehending the material but it can make you a better speaker.

[@PassionPno]

I read the text of the book with the audiobook playing at the same time.

[@flowerssmile]

Thats some really good advice! Thank you👍🏻

[@adilo7467]

That’s excellent piece of advice! I stutter and have stalled since lockdown, this thought will really help!

[@Lilliac2004]

Yes! I do that, when i read inside my head i tend to lose focus easily or forget what i just read, instead i read everything out loud, helps me memorize the words better and also helps with speaking more fluently

[@valeriag9443]

I do this when I’m in a room with lots of people and I can’t read in my head

[@ankit__kapoor]

Time Stamps 1:02 - Attention Span 2:30 - Embodied Cognition 4:26 - Heightened Connectivity

[@jaychakraborti9769]

LMAO, my attention span is so short I skipped to that part of the video!

[@maaaxsvideo]

👌

[@nicholasmasi9699]

Embodied cognition is a bloody fascinating idea it's my favorite

[@jaredengland1955]

Was looking for this

[@Rsuyash1]

Thank You

[@joseandres32_]

Now, reading and exercising regularly takes you to another level in well being. Exercising actually helps the brain a lot.

[@AmanManazir]

John: reads 1 book a week me: *reads 1 book a year*

[@joshpark818]

Me: read 1 book

[@connor.patrick]

Joshua Park Me: Reads one page a decade

[@artykovtimur]

me: don't read books at all

[@echosong5137]

omg why are you prying on me

[@MrMickeei]

Honestly, reading is quality over quantity (unless you have a really good memory), since if you read too fast and don't take your time, you will forget most of what you read.

[@evelynmccabe]

This is amazing. I’ve read 4 books so far during this month and it always makes me feel great afterward. Thanks for the motivation to read more.

[@Lucas-zd8hl]

That is so cool! Keep going my friend!

[@douloureux.]

Blue 40 😬 currently at 31

[@FM95.5]

That completion feeling is so bittersweet. If a great story ends your like "I want more" but then you're inspired to find the next great story!

[@akanksharajpati2304]

I read approximately 2 books in a week & I agree that it literally enriches attention, concentration and most probably helps me to write my own poems or story. Nice video...

[@edsgallery]

What genre of books you read?

[@TheNitroPython]

I always like the effect of reading a book to feeling like you lived another life, or lived through a lifetime of knowledge. Even books that are purely informational feel like vortex’s, and I attribute the idea to the fact that books take tons of time/effort to write. Sometimes your getting 20 - 30 years of someone’s expertise condensed down into one book☝️

[@theinfinitephilosopher6816]

this guy is everyone's ideal self.

[@omgbence676]

Nah

[@KAIZORIANEMPIRE]

not really, i don't read never even finished more than 1 book in my life yet i know a lot.. how ? i watch videos listen to audio books i prefer conversions reading a long form book is waste of time for me. My iq is 143 i have a phd and know general information great problem solver writer etc lol.

[@beyondlimits8159]

KAIZO POLYMATH all you know is how to brag about stuff no one cares about

[@KAIZORIANEMPIRE]

@@beyondlimits8159 if you think i am bragginig then you missed my point. I am giving an alternative way of being great without going through this guys books path. Most people are surpised i never read more than a book.

[@Tate525]

@@KAIZORIANEMPIRE IQ of 143 and finishes sentence with a "lol"

[@zach7559]

1. Attention span 1:09 -Reading is very linear and start-to-finish (vs. digital which involves lots of short attention span context switching) -This trains you to do other difficult, linear tasks e.g. writing essays 2. Embodied cognition 2:38 -This heightened activity in central sulcus leads to empathetic connection/brain is literally putting yourself in the character's shoes 3. Heightened connectivity in left temporal cortex 4:35 -Improves your ability to use language/facts and your memory -Helps you find random connections between multiple areas, even after you're done reading (up to 5 days later)

[@gerardvongyw670]

Thks for this

[@Dolores.Umbridge]

I honestly think those who don't read are missing out a lot. I read almost everyday even just a few pages. I don't think my day is complete if I don't read something. I think it's so cool to learn something from a book and trust me, it does change your life.

[@icha_thebluesolivagant]

Another army who reads. 💜👏👏

[@munaq-jp]

I stopped reading fiction years ago. I thought to myself I was wasting time learning impractical things. I feel I kept two of these perks by reading scientific literature, academic works, historical recounts, and things like that. What I didn't keep was my attention span and I'm doing a lot worse at life now because of that. After this, I'm going back to fiction immediately. Thank you!

[@taylor1310]

I started reading again last year (slowly but surely) I started a book club two months ago it took us a while to a read a small book. Then I challenged myself to read for 45 minutes a day and I will say it does elevate my mood and I believe it is changing my brain. When I was young I struggled with reading and it was so severe the school wanted to put me in a special needs class. One day something clicked I began to read more and more until I was at pace with my grade then before I knew it I was receiving an award for being a top reader in my grade. I was reading at a 12th grade level (if I remember correctly) I stopped reading as I got older and recently have found delight in books once again

[@totallysick88able]

So I’ve been a lifelong avid reader and I notice that whenever I take a prolong break, I almost feel a little slower and dull minded. It’s kind of like my mental lens has fogged up. Then I’ll get back into reading and it almost feels like a healing or cleansing process takes place. It’s hard to explain lol

[@chrispezanosky2376]

Me watching the "Attention Span" title slide: "this slide is way too long, I'm 'bout to watch something else"

[@munaq-jp]

Exactly! I got lost in the middle of the video a couple of times because of that.

[@borabobo]

Watched the video at the speed of 1.5, it was perfect

[@betweenearthandsky4091]

lol i skipped those & was watching at 2x speed

[@danconstancia5405]

I have to say that one of the reasons I’ve started reading was because of John Fish. Reading has definitely changed my way of thinking. Also, its important to remember that it’s not about how many books you go through, it’s about how many books go through you

[@kiarraburd]

ive finally had the time and motivation to read more since the semester ended at university, and im so pleased i did. i got really fed up always saying i wanted to read more and never doing it, so i finally just began and i now spend a lot of my entirely empty days just reading for hours. ive read (soon to be) 20 books since mid-april - including the lord of the rings trilogy which was a goal of mine for a really long time - and i find that i am so much more rooted in myself than i ever have been, and my creativity and proficiency in writing has improved greatly. i definitely find it a bit ironic, though, since im an english major, that i never feel i get to read enough during the school because im so busy meeting deadlines and cant drive myself to read outside of the assigned material, but hopefully this summer will remind me that reading is an absolute joy instead of a punishment.

[@eyemissmyunclecharles7185]

When I started reading again during the start of the pandemic, what helped me was treating reading like lifting weights. In the gym I didn't start out squatting 315 lbs, I gradually built up to it increasing the weight by a few lbs almost every session, and making sure I got good rest in between. With reading, I started out trying to get through 10-15 pages per day, then 30, then eventually I was able to read many more pages at a leisurely pace without losing concentration. I fell off the wagon with reading after some stressful events in my life but I'm trying to get back to the habit now. My brain is begging me for mental exercise.

[@farrd]

give us ur most recommended books johnn

[@skye-chor]

i desparately need more book-related videos e.g. readathon

[@ryanm1061]

He also has an Amazon page of all the books he’s read and I believed they’re ranked by preference EDIT: Check out this page from John Fish www.amazon.com/shop/johnfish?ref=inf_pub_johnfish

[@raindey]

Anyone know if he has a goodreads profile?

[@soccerluver681]

Would love this so much !

[@fatemehpooladi964]

And in different categories 👍🏻

[@junofang8369]

One of the reasons I admire him is he is able to follow and fulfill the goal he set for himself instead of quitting in the process.

[@sanyamsood8613]

Dear John, I saw your 1st video last year about how reading books can be so impactful in life. Like you, I took a new year's resolution this year to read books. It's changing my life too. I have a curious mind and books are feeding my curiosity and giving me perspectives on life that normally I would fail to have. I started with the book 'Flow' and till now I have read 10 books. Really thankful for inspiring me. Keep up the good work. Regards,

[@dikshyamohapatra7798]

hey! here's a video suggestion: do a video on the mindset you put yourself in when you are reading different genres, like: fiction, non-fiction, classics, modern, sci-fi etc. i feel like I can only read YA contemporary books (I'm 14 hehe) and find it really hard to get interested in Classics and Non Fiction (But I don't want to miss out!). I hope you give some insight. ✨💞😊

[@karendaniel450]

If you want to broaden your horizons, I'd say start with something that's similar to books that you're already interested in. For example, if you read a lot of YA mysteries, read a classic mystery like Sherlock Holmes. This goes for nonfiction as well - read things that interest you, that you want to learn about. There's no point in forcing yourself to read books you don't enjoy; it becomes a chore, and might even put you off reading for a bit. Additionally, one of the things that helped me most is keeping my reading journey diverse. If you want to read more horror, for example, don't just burn through all the horror classics. Read a horror, switch it up with a YA fantasy, read another horror, read something else. I find switching between genres and plots prevents me from getting bored of the book in reading and I tend to read a lot more this way.

[@Katherine-dp2ol]

Yess me too

[@xrem456]

you'll get bired of YA in a few years so enjoy them while u can

[@dikshyamohapatra7798]

@@karendaniel450 thank u so much

[@christine-xs6lx]

I was into YA when I was of your age and that was the only genre that I really enjoyed, I didn't like classics and especially non-fiction. Then, when I was 16 I read a lot of classics and at the age of 18-19 I started reading non-fiction and sci-fi. Now I'm 20 and I can't read YA and classics and anything except non-fiction. So, you see, maybe it will work the same way with you. There are different periods in our life and we need to fill them with different genres of books. Anyway, the main point is to enjoy your reading. Don't force yourself. You don't eat the food that you don't like, so there's no reason to read books that you can't read/don't want to read.

[@Borneo_SouthEastAsia]

Reading has changed my personality a lot..

[@enoch8604]

Tip for those who wanna start getting into it: Read fiction first

[@Thestralsxxx]

I was just thinking about this difference! For me personally i can read nonfiction all day - its very stimulating. But trying to read fiction i fall asleep right away.

[@enoch8604]

channel break read romance books

[@enoch8604]

Thestralsxxx oh how i wish the same thing happens to me

[@kawosdhdos]

fiction is really boring imo. Ive already got my dose of fiction, from anime. non fiction is very interesting though. like reading about ancient egypt or something

[@padmajxy8072]

@@Thestralsxxx same here

[@saumyasharma6790]

I've been away from Instagram from so long. I know how it fucks up with my mental peace. And that is why I love reading. This year I read 16 novels and I am so proud of myself. Still I sometimes find myself struggling to fight that urge to get back on Instagram. But i still manage to somehow stay away from it and spend my time for better things. Honestly it's totally worth it. And i hope I keep up the self control that I've gained

[@flawedlogic342]

Man I remember those times when I was a smol boi and used to binge read R.L Stine and a lot of fiction books. My brain picturizes everything I read and creates it own interpretation and I would get entranced in the book. I miss that feeling. I think instead of forcefully getting yourself for the betterment of yourself, you should for enjoyment.

[@halamadrid9704]

I would like to thank you because by watching your videos I took a liking to reading. I have never been a great reader, I am 21 years old and I had read only ten books but since the beginning of June I have chained the count of monte cristo (1400 pages), the iliad and the odyssey (1300 pages), the miserables (1300 pages), Hobbes' Leviathan and I really like that. Sorry for my bad english

[@roshnisah1897]

Man that's so great

[@arghamaji4166]

lets be friends fellow madridista and reader!

[@wstegeszczu]

It's so great to hear that from you, keep it going! I used to be quite a bookworm and I still have appreciation towards spending time that way. However, the Internet overdose ruined my attention span and besides I usually don't have enough time to engage in reading long books However, this summer I made a resolution to read all the great Dostoyevsky's novels. I've already completed The Idiot and Crime and Punishment, so wish me luck! Once again best wishes to you, a newly born reader :D Welcome to Literature Republic hahaha

[@arghamaji4166]

@@wstegeszczu that's amazing!! Which translation of Dostoevsky did you read?

[@halamadrid9704]

@@wstegeszczu Hahaha thank you very much my next novel will be Notre-Dame by Hugo, Father Goriot by Balzac and Dostoievski's crime and punishments. I would like to deepen my reading with Russian literature. My goal is to read as much as possible to catch up and become very educated. I plan to read between 50 to 60 pages every day minimum. The smartphone makes me procrastinate too but I make sure to put it on silent and away from where I'm reading.

[@annie9950]

guess we should Read more

[@SorchaRattigan]

😂😂😂

[@sammylee1895]

you got me there 😂

[@haziqzaq]

Fffffffuuuuuuuu-- What went through my mind when I clicked this. And this isn't even the first time I encountered this.

[@patronofhope2878]

😂🙃

[@hamzapatel5931]

Stolen but still good

[@StefaniRd]

the first time I watched this video I was struggling to recover my reading habit after a 5 year unintended hiatus. I’m so happy that I’ve been reading consistently for 6 months now. 💕 my attention span and my sleep are so much better, and even my anxiety has lessened a bit.

[@MosesRabuka]

“Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.”

[@annac625]

I'll never be tired of your videos about reading. That always reminds me "it's time to read!".

[@Sulz]

Attention span is definitely true. Explains why I'm addicted to TikTok lol

[@iparagonepersonalvlogs1061]

3:40 THIS, right here, was what KILLED my relationship with reading in my early years! F*** THOSE "Accelerated Reader" TESTS! I can not tell you just how frustrating it is to go through a forced schedule and criteria for reading books, only to be "assessed" by how well I can remember some arbitrary events no one would talk about from these "AR" tests. I am SO glad I was able to restore a passion for reading books, especially with self-help, productivity, and most especially biographies.

[@y0n1n1x]

Hey John, I've been watching your channel for a few months now and you are one of the people who've inspired me to read more. I've haven't read much in the past (about 5 books a year) and I've always been interested in economics, business, philosophy and psychology but I've always learned these topics online and I've started reading books about the topics and I've really enjoyed! thank you for making such good videos!

[@billyvasquezcamasca8927]

1. Expands vocabulary and improves communication skills. 2. Enhances knowledge and understanding of the world. 3. Boosts imagination and creativity. 4. Sharpens critical thinking and analytical skills. 5. Reduces stress and improves mental well-being. 6. Strengthens empathy and emotional intelligence. 7. Enhances focus and concentration. 8. Improves memory and cognitive function. 9. Provides entertainment and enjoyment. 10. Opens doors to new opportunities.

[@thanhdo6995]

i'm kind of in a reading slump right now, and you've totally motivated me again!!!

[@FM95.5]

Get back into those books, break free from the slumps!

[@AnaGarcia-uu1gy]

I totally agree, I always get excited when I find a connection between two totally different books.

[@PauloGarcia-sp5ws]

I can testify that reading books made me way better at concentrating and most stuff in general. I was horrible at concentrating and doing anything in school till I hit about the 5th grade and finally picked a book up outside of the classroom. It was The Hobbit, the first book that was actually interesting to me at all and didn't feel like a slough to read. Led me to start reading books outside of classroom and during class through the entirety of middle school, so much so that I would walk home reading books and would only stop to look up at roads. It was like 3 or 4 books a week, depending on the page count, probably about 500 pages a day. I remember I started essentially binge reading entire series in a week or two, the longest of which was The Wheel of Time which I read in 3 weeks. I read so much I actually used to get in trouble with teachers for not paying attention. My grades also skyrocketed, which I'm pretty sure was because I read in class, so screw you crappy middle school teachers. Only thing that suffered was my social life because I would never talk to anybody outside of lunch or talking about books. Still worth it though. Improved my behavior, concentration, memory, and grades.

[@FrocketGaming]

Thanks to the pandemic and a furlough I decided to read more than 1 book this year with the goal to create a daily reading habit. I started this journey in June and to my surprise, I just finished up my 38th book of this year. It's been incredibly valuable.

[@hanami741]

so relatable, i sometimes squeal in excitement when i discover some connections between books and other pieces of art or just content on the internet. At the same time I feel so lonely with this feeling - nobody I know reads books nor does anything with their lives really, just work work work and kids they had because of social expectations, having time for nothing and paying off mortgages for things way out of their financial league. It's so nice to watch your videos, John. You are like 7 years younger than me, but you are already so smart, educated and on the right path in life. It's really great and a huuuge advantage on the dating market, cause it's just rare as hell xDD. Curious to see where you will be in 10 years when you also collect more of street-wise experience and skills you will be able to add to everything you've learned so far.

[@sammarkson9165]

I love that you talk about these things! Two quick questions that I'm not sure you will see: 1. Are we getting any more Growth Books? 2. What are the glass cups you use for your tea?

[@notesstoshare]

"why the curtains are blue?" really hit me! I agree that reading for school/university can be a whole lot different than reading for leisure.

[@iloveyellow7214]

When I need a Pick me upper from week's worth of digital detox I always go back to your videos and I always go back to just picking up a book when Im in a room and just read away instead of tinkering with my phone. The most I do after connecting to the wifi is to just update my apps from the google playstore. I dont know what your magic is that is affecting me but please keep sharing your thoughts about books and life. Also be safe and healthy wherever you are! 🙋🏻‍♀

[@aryansaha5477]

1:55 John Fish: It's hard to sit down and do a linear task; Me: Doing 4 things as this video plays

[@theteachingromance]

This is soooo true. Reading and letting myself fall into stories actually helped me with my anxiety; becoming calmer.

[@tuanhpham2776]

Three critical ways that book can affect your brain: 1. Increase attention span 2. Embodied cognition 3. Heighten connectivity

[@MrAttack23]

Hah! Why didn't i think that first

[@vorametchunvattananon4826]

I started getting into reading couple years ago and I just realized that it started from watching your videos. Thanks dude it change my life a lot. (Your fan from Thailand)

[@harrytr1712]

Anyone else also enjoys John Fish's reading videos? So inspiring

[@ellona3645]

Used to hate reading cause I never had a good experience at school. Now that I'm reading for enjoyment & books that I personally am interested in, it's making such a huge difference in my life.

[@Tomo-uj8qy]

this man is a genius

[@Salah_Ogb]

Somebody once said “if you want to hide something from someone, put it in a book.”

[@priimly7550]

You're explaining exactly what I've been experiencing! When you were talking about feeling your brain rewiring itself and knowing that there are actual neological changes happening, I've felt my brain rewiring itself just as I've been growing up. For me, it's hard to explain feeling an actual change or rewiring in my brain. I notice it in the ways that I look at problems or situations or... just anything. It's cool to have someone know what i'm talking about or to relate with

[@valeriegarcia5581]

Thanks for describing your love of reading. I used to love read when I was a kid, but at some point in middle school I stopped. The point you made about recalling stories and understanding them by making connections with other readings is something I can relate to. I think I experienced this when I read Romeo and Juliet in high school, and making connections of their relationship to Gatsby and daisy’s. I’m trying to love reading again. I miss books.

[@claireswadling2965]

John: How reading changes your brain Me: How staying up until 1 watching duck videos changes your brain

[@AnNguyen-oz6qw]

Welcome to the cult.

[@gabrielhirano179]

maaan that videos of them eating green pea

[@verdodragon]

Alright... I'm gonna have to go ahead and use this opportunity to plug my short montage of ducks. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqS7iIykgJx_mJY

[@juandavidrangelgomez7225]

I just simply want to thank you. Saw your 2018 video and put myself trying reading one book per week. I could’nt do it but i did it after 2 weeks. One thing that im sure is im not going to stop. Reading can change your vision even your perspective of how and why you’re living for. Thanks man. Wish you the best

[@caragrealish9928]

Unpopular opinion: reading from a young and loving books then is different from reading when older

[@lightsoff9008]

Simplely Justnormal true cause when you’re older you’re way more busier and have other responsibilities

[@NadiaAli1]

True, I was a massive reader as a child/teenager until I got into the work world but now at 25, I’ve managed to get back into reading avidly and it feels like something that was missing from my life

[@patriciaa4260]

I finished a book just this past month and starting a new one for this month. I noticed that I am more in tune with myself and I can actually follow through my daily routine.

[@Andrea-oj6fz]

I really love your philosophical / essay videos and the ones in which you give advice, but I just noticed that I also would be very interested in more videos like this where you talk about a topic that you've researched (more or less) scientifically. Great content as always! :)

[@BG0178]

i started to reading last year around february (thanks to you ) and i read 54 since then.

[@kingarth0r]

You legit uploaded this right after I finished the reading section on my practice SAT test.

[@CarloSnow5]

Hahahaha

[@M1ntt806]

The transitions between topics is extremely soothing and smooth

[@Anna15077]

I spend my entire youth 13-22 years reading 5-6 hours a day. Thank god. In most situation my friends struggle I always find ways and solutions. My mum and dad took a big role in my habit of reading. I can just recommend it to everyone. Also you’re the only channel I give a like and then watch. You’re such a bliss on KZbin. Thank you!

[@snoy98307]

I used to read a lot when I was in school but I stopped when I got into college. I remember being happier during the my school life though my life was way more chaotic and I was living in a toxic home. Start reading again is my this year's resolution. ;)

[@ayeshak898]

does John have a Goodreads account? he needs to make one if he doesn’t, i need all of his book recs and what he’s reading in one place🤩

[@xBeluuuuuux]

He has lists on his amazpn account www.amazon.com/shop/johnfish?ref=inf_pub_johnfish

[@eliarad7106]

It is sooo cute when John smiles when he talks about something he is interesting in or about something that amazes him... Best person ever! Thank you for your hard work! And hi from Russia

[@anonangel1938]

When he began speaking about #2, it made me realize how powerful my visualization skills are because sometimes I’ll be so into the fictional book I’m reading that later on I’ll be confused whether one of the scenes was from a movie or book. Also I struggled to read quickly cuz I’d get so stuck trying to perfect the scene in the book, which would slow me down. Ex. The books says “she walked to the bar and a hand quickly grabbed her wrist”, I’ll imagine how she walked and get annoyed when my mind would mess it up and make me imagine her sneakily walking to the bar so I have to fix it but it keeps playing back😩😭😭😂

[@paulinatopolewicz6481]

When I was a child I read Harry Potter and I felt in love with reading. Firstly, I just re-read books about young wizard, but then I realized that there is more different fantastic books and I started reading them. Now I am at Uni and I am reading "serious books" without any problems ( like other students have). I am writing this, becausee reading is the best adventure that I ever had in my life and I don't care if something bad happend - I can always sit down at the evening and start reading. Thank you that you create this video (and others about books), because you influence other people to start reading more and it is really really important!

[@jayraoanti-agency]

John better be making a fire mixtape on that record back there

[@theidiot6389]

Started listening to you last year and this year started reading a book a week and now I am on my 31st book Thanks man 🥂

[@sofiasmith6623]

I don’t know if this is just me, but I like to read books without a bookmark. This then challenges me to remember the page I am on, resulting in a memory test of some sort

[@janelledelacruz1615]

I do this too except I do it because I'm too lazy to get a bookmark.

[@PuffPuff279]

@@janelledelacruz1615 😂😂

[@daves9191]

@@janelledelacruz1615 You can try dogear books except for library books.

[@Spartan-Of-Truth]

I’ve started doing a chapter a day. I’m so blessed to be able to read. And grateful.

[@bryanansong572]

Lol I lost focus whilst watching this, I need to be reading

[@isabellamancinivids]

The thumbnail is quite possibly the most motivating part of this video

[@dianaayt]

Last year I got back the habit of reading since I left it once I started high school and now I'm so happy with myself. Last week I read 6 books for a readathon and I just had so much fun! As you said one of the things I find more interesting is to remember other books while reading about similar topics or reciting a book when having a conversation! I'm so happy I got back to it. Actually today I was reading a crazy fantasy book and in just a few pages (5 ou 6) we get 6 people killed and I was just in the characters shoes reading it. I couldn't believe I was scared. I just thought "HOW ARE GOING TO GET OUT OF THIS MESS???" and it felt amazing Haha. Last week I read Pi's Life (is that the English title's name?) And there were a lot of moments where I felt similar things... reading brings us life

[@valeriag9443]

My taste in books changes with my mood so I’m not always reading classics or nonfiction but I’ve realized that I feel less sad when I’m reading something i enjoy instead of looking at pictures and videos of my friends hanging out without me or famous people doing famous people things

[@NoOne-kn6em]

Read ride the tiger: a survival manual for the aristocrats. Edit: Also houellebecq

[@NoOne-kn6em]

@@rinaxused so just by the virtue of being on the right, is the merit of the books nullified? Many consider mishima to a ultra right nationalist, but is the merit of his books nullified by that? Even if you see evola's wiki page, it was heavily edited after he was associated with steve bannon to portray evola as this really bad guy. But if you check out the rational wiki page or the earlier wiki page through the internet archive, his is not as bad as people make him to be. And houellebecq's writes on stuff that most people would be afraid to touch. All i am suggesting is that people should explore books that go against their own worldview.

[@pastaboinch]

The last point you made about how fulfilling making connections between what you read and other books you've read or moments in your life is so spot on. Truly is one of the most gratifying experiences in life to not only remember what you've learned, but to see how it relates to other facets of life.

[@Knowledge_Nuggies]

I hate to read. However, I love having read.

[@someguychillininthecomment7486]

wut

[@aena5995]

@Geraldine Sosa he means he loves finishing a book but hates reading it

[@Knowledge_Nuggies]

LOL. Well, Aena is technically right. I hate the process of reading - it's just mental work. Like lifting weights in the gym for the body. However, just like feeling great after doing sports I also feel great after reading, because I know that I'm 0,X% smarter than before. ;-) However, I also love audiobooks, so Geraldine is kinda right, too! ;-)

[@maluokram330]

Your video inspired me to read books. I finished 10 books since February. I feel so great that I have found your channel

[@l75rd83]

John, you should read a book by Kevin Horsly. It’s a memory book and it’s amazing. You should give it a go and see how far you get. You can remember thousands of digits of pi and you can easily remember things first time.

[@Goooogle]

PNL method?

[@l75rd83]

Jesus Martinez PNL? Iv never heard of it... what is it?

[@Goooogle]

@@l75rd83 Sorry, I meant NLP (Neuro-linguistic programming) Like, assigning numbers to letters and making up words with them, and then making up a story connecting the words made by numbers to remember the digits (That's how I memorized the first 20 digits of pi)

[@l75rd83]

Jesus Martinez yeah. I understand you now. I got 30 forwards and then going backwards it’s easier because all you’ve gotta do is reverse what every story or method you’ve used.

[@coro3136]

You are by far my motivation to become a better version of myself everyday! God Bless you!

[@HamyK]

Honestly I’ve loved reading books ever since I was a little kid. I feel like life nowadays is so immediate and about instant gratification that we forget about the long processes that we all love but can’t really take part in. This video has inspired me to pick up a book again. We will start with the Autobiography of Malcom X to learn more about the struggles of the black community in today’s world.

[@Litteratii]

That book is the best biography I’ve ever read. It resonated really deeply with me and I still think of it/reread it often.

[@Ashu-jx1cs]

His videos are so profound and knowledgeable that sometimes i want to printdown his subtitles , so that i can read it again

[@dikshyamohapatra7798]

The list goes 1. John Fish 2. Timothee Chalamet

[@guillermogilthemessenger]

This guy needs to be more popular HE'S THE YOUNG VOICE OF BOOK READING!!!

[@johnfrye8292]

Right when he started talking about attention span and jumping tab to tab I literally opened another tab to check Twitter unconsciously... oops

[@arianphilips5777]

bad

[@clickllc]

I have started to read about my passions a lot more over the past couple years. The re-wiring of the brain is spot on.

[@eliza6852]

the thumbnail is a cursed image: look at the fringe

[@v.o.e1798]

I'm glad attention span was the first one on your list cause I forgot I was watching your video while scrolling in yt reccomendations, you proved your point now im going to start reading

[@zakibey7]

Does reading the dictionary in a week help with neurological benefits?

[@jhonatangiraldo884]

One of the things I really like of your videos, is how concise and fact-based are your thoughts. Not just speaking obvious things but coming up with investigations to point out deeper points of views

[@lucascott6062]

Is listening to audiobooks as effective as reading physical books?

[@pricutie1747]

There is a difference cos it takes effort to read in ur head than to listen to a book. But idk the exact differences

[@nanasshi0711]

not sure about the evidence but personally reading physical books is more challenging than listening to audiobooks

[@beetlebbum]

I'm not sure if there's any scientific evidence supporting this but I've noticed that i remember more details if I'm reading myslef rather than listening to an audiobook alongside the book

[@PuffPuff279]

No.

[@michaeladkins8750]

I have realized that reading and exercising are paramount habits.

[@elizabeth4689]

that thumbnail is gonna haunt me in my sleep

[@Spectre428]

I love making connections like this as well! The more I read, the more I find myself being able to cross-reference other books I've read before!

[@marcgarcia7768]

Drink every time he says "interesting" You'll get mad

[@mirkx7382]

His eyes tell how passionate he is about learning and sharing knowledge with others. He is THE GREAT JOHN FISH.

[@lucaborletti8087]

Haha empathetic connection with 50 shades of grey

[@joshuabudiarto5036]

As a person who started coding young, you are an inspiration that despite the difficulties of writing code there is a long term benefit to it.