How to fall in love with reading

❤️ Let me teach you to fall in love with reading.
1. I don’t care what’s hot at the minute. Not liking mainstream books can make you feel that reading is not for you. Find book recommendations from people you admire rather than kindles bestselling list.
2. I was never made to read (or told not to read something). I always associated reading with fun and managed to avoid anything that made it less so (I never read books for literature classes, just their summaries). Don’t force yourself to enjoy things you just don’t (at first at least).
3. I reread books a lot. It’s not about quantity, it’s about pleasure. Try getting back into reading by revisiting an old guaranteed favourite. Sometimes I forget I’ve even read a book until halfway through. It’s fine. It means it’s time for it to come back into my life as naval would say
4. I let my weird interests take me down rabbit holes. The best way to find reading lists is to let them come naturally to you. I’d read an encyclopaedia, branch off to reading about mummification in Egypt, branch to decomposition and then branch to human physiology.
5. I go to first principles. I explore topics as far as I can. To textbooks and biographies. Understanding how things really work empowers you and opens up worlds of more books that branch from that base topic.
6. I take a lot of notes while reading. It helps me focus, engage, remember and apply what I read. Ive created a full second brain with my book notes, but you don’t need to go so far.
7. My reading is guiltlessly hectic. I usually have 5-10 books I’m reading “at a time”. I’ll read a whole book in an afternoon, parts from 3 different books a day, just one book slowly for a week. Reading is for fun, I just follow my attention and passion.
8. Please read Time Enough For Love. It’s incredible
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To make your life easier:
0:00 - Introduction
0:53 - No one made me read
1:44 - I let my weird interests take me down weird rabbit holes
2:28 - Always go back to first principles
3:20 - I don't care what's hot at the minute
4:20 - I re-read books a lot
5:55 - I take a lot of notes
6:41 - I never feel guilty about my approach to reading
7:39 - Why reading is the best thing in the world
8:22 - Outro

[@elizabethfilips]

If you want to get more benefits from books in your life when you don’t necessarily have the extra time (or money) to spend reading, or if you just fancy seeing how I process and make sense of books I read, you can now join my private mailing list: www.getrevue.co/profile/the-pensieve I’ll share a summary, my (very honest) thoughts and main learning points from books as I read them. I’ll also add in highlights from the book, so you can hopefully benefit from it as much as possible. It’s called “The Pensieve”, after Dumbledore’s memory sharing pot. As it’s kind of a way for me to share my thoughts on books with you (and the name is inspired after my favourite book so it felt really fitting).

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Elizabeth..."Be kind to yourself and others"...soo much touching phrase..n really loved this sentence...n it's mentioned in "the book of guidance " called ." Qur'an".. My recommendation to u is "Qur'an"...plz read it Elizabeth...my request to you as fan from the beginning of your channel!...I'm sure you will have lots of emotions in it...just feel it mate!

[@chanjc3898]

may you share how you write note throughout the readings on a new video👍🏻i just get suck on it

[@amrbodo1115]

You are so beautiful

[@Psych2go]

brb time to read a new book 🤩🤩🤩 - monica

[@kellyhere2031]

During high school I also read the summaries of books i disliked. I remember answering a question on a book (can’t remember the book) on an English test with a short essay. The teacher wrote under the essay: “wow you really understand the source material. Fantastic job!” Unbeknownst to my English teacher, I wrote the essay based on information I had read from the summary of the book online.

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If you and waste man started a subscription based book club, many others and myself would be so down to join

[@Bandstand]

@@elizabethfilips Hopefully this comes to fruition. Keep us updated 🤘🏻

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Waste man lol

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Waste man 😂🤣 Wtf

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Omg yaas

[@williamlea]

Definitely agree about the weird interests when it comes to reading and not caring what others think. Nice vid 😊

[@elizabethfilips]

Thanks William :)

[@blindschach]

whenever I go back to Harry Potter or even more Lord of the Rings, it feels like coming home to a world I'm really familiar with.

[@NatalieMatz]

I looove re-reading books!! Every time I do that I discover something new and I just enjoy spending some more time in the world that the author created

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Great

[@axsh970]

Note taking is a great way to remember stuff and it actually shows what you feel about the book. A simple summary can be enough to take the value out of the whole book.

[@haylynshon7514]

And now we reached the latest video I’ve been binging your videos the whole day and damn gurl I love you and your channel so much! You are so pretty yet quirky, i was trying to get over my writer’s block for a while now and your personality and character is such an inspiration!

[@lialasmith593]

I love how you wrote the contents of the video in the description that is so helpful, thank you and this video was so insightful.

[@drmirza1475]

Love this! Reading should never feel like a chore! This is what you do in your spare time! Enjoy it and don’t care about what other people think!

[@ruch123321]

Your perspectives on reading are so refreshing!

[@gannahossam2820]

Reading is truly a wonderful thing. You can never have every possible experience or all the knowledge in the world, but through reading you become closer to that by living all these lives and feeling all these emotions and learning all these things you might not get to do in your life. It’s amazing!

[@snatchedwig2650]

you are such a good role model for me honestly - i feel like there isn’t many “nerds” that are also “cool” and easy going and so open like you 🥺❤️❤️

[@mohamedbouzaga]

I am proud of you Elizabeth... You are working from the bottom of your heart... God bless you...

[@jassimkoya]

It's great that you're finally done with your exams.... Videos is quick succession! And just went through your newsletter too!!! Love your content! God bless! ❤️❤️❤️

[@TahaButt]

I used to read for fun years ago before my GCSEs but it’s sad since then the only books I read for my education. I think I’ll try and get back into reading for fun. Great video Liz!

[@Lulu_Reads_Books]

You are the only other person I've ever heard talking about reading encyclopedias! I absolutely LOVED reading my parents' encyclopedias when I was a child. :)

[@ank9322]

your editing skills amd content is just INSANE! its unparalleled! unlike any i have come across to date. PERIOD.

[@kendeng8223]

I am a Chinese student and I also read English books according to my interests (e.g. physics and chemistry) and I usually associate the books with knowledge I learned while reading. The tips described in this video is helpful for me to be a better reader. Thanks for sharing!

[@Shaylovescoloring23]

This video had helped me a lot I felt so much pressure to keep up with what everyone else is reading until I went into a reading slump. Now I’m just taking your advice and reading what I like. Thanks so much!

[@elizabethfilips]

So happy it helped!

[@dr.mahimagujral7135]

Not guilty of re-watching your videos ❤️❤️❤️

[@WifeMomGym]

I took a page of notes from you video! Thank you so much. I have had SO many rules around reading that the rules just kept me from reading. Books that resonate; re-read, annotate; find your interests no matter how weird. THANK YOU!!!

[@alliahhershieguinialope3881]

thank you for this video elizabeth I really get a lot of great insights from you❤️

[@nabilahnazmi78]

I love love love this video so much! And it’s probably my #1 video of yours! And for the first time I dare say that I could resonate to someone (you) very well. Somehow it makes me feel good (?) and I have realised that I am not alone. Most importantly, being a nerd is a cool thing! Thank you for making this video, I hope you’re having a good day! ❤️✨

[@buddhabillybob]

I love your channel. Grounded information about many topics without the b.s. or ego.

[@Bandstand]

NERDS UNITE 🙌🏻

[@IshaSharma11]

✌

[@Vishnu-ti2cd]

I've started to understand you without subtitles, I think I've got good listening skill after watching lots of your videos 🥰

[@marcelocardosodearaujo9914]

Hi. Nothing is able to make you go farther than reading process in every brunch of knowledge. Thanks Marcelo Cardoso from Brazil

[@bookreview7706]

This is very inspiring, I have always been a nerd myself, but I started losing myself, you are remembering how to be myself again. Thank you

[@dillonh7877]

Can't agree with you more, taking notes is a total game changer. It takes 2x-3x the effort and time to finish a book, but the long term gain is exponential.

[@davidmacdonald4296]

I really relate to the finding yourself down a weird rabbit hole bit. Although I don't take any notes so I invariably disappear down the same rabbit hole and find myself re-reading the same obscure paper that I read six months ago with a strange sense of déjà vu.

[@020mahnooramin9]

You are a therapy to watch ♥️

[@randomglobalcitizen1]

Thank you Elizabeth, I am slowly returning to books now after a long time away for several of the reasons you mentioned in this video. I am watching your vids and appreciate the inspration. To date, The 15 Lives of Harry August made an impression me and I would also recommend anything by Edward Rutherfurd or the Star Wars Legends but, that's just me. Good luck for your return to school. I hope you keep your channel going if it won't be too onerous for you.

[@MarkosPadin]

Nice video!!! Sometimes we want to read as many books as possible but the really important thing is how much of the book you can keep for yourself and connect it with previous knowledge.

[@elizabethfilips]

Absolutely.

[@1amxyz]

Most awaited video Thanks Liz

[@bhumika1060]

The rabbit hole concept is awesome.

[@peterdemuth]

Thank you for sharing your experience with reading. Inspiring! I got late into reading and I always read because I had to until recently at least. And notes yes notes with reading is a must, I take notes even on the rare occasion I read a novel.

[@Samreen0987]

Your videos are always spectacularly phenomenal!🌼🌸😊

[@bishalbhagat9680]

Your videos support me a lot it brings a lot of positive in me. Thanks for being here

[@elizabethfilips]

Thank you!

[@thefleurette]

Amazing as always💖

[@junhanchin]

Thank you for this! I've felt irresponsible and ashamed for re-reading fiction that I've enjoyed when I'm stressed, or when I just want to while away time. Thanks for highlighting that reading (or any activities) should be about having fun alongside other goals.

[@emilyve]

i loved this video!! I am already reading more, i just sometimes have problems to focus , but i think it will get better:))

[@zay1990zay]

I too have fun by just simply reading randomized categories that quite naturally leads down the rabbit hole. But, how do we, theoretically, connect subjects/topics per bibliography or otherwise, and become sufficiently well read in the respective discourse? Great post Elizabeth! Keep up the great content!

[@bowlcutframeworks609]

appreciate it I feel so similar about books that I found myself smiling throughout the video

[@sophie.olivia.pianist]

Loved this video! Not that I needed any convincing as I’m also a massive nerd and avid reader :D but it was really enjoyable to hear why you love books and I related to so much of what you’re talking about! I’ve also had the thought, “I wish I could live for ever so I could read every book in the world” haha. I think you might like the book ‘Already Free’ by Bruce Tift. He’s a psychotherapist and Buddhist practitioner and draws upon both of these fields in relation to seeking freedom from suffering. I really loved this book. It helped me to think about and understand how my adverse childhood experiences effect me today, but to think about it in a less negative way, as well as how to deal with my emotions in the present. The reason I’m suggesting this is based on a few things you said you struggle with and because you have mentioned in your videos about being very emotional, and honestly I’m the most emotional person I know too so I can empathise! And also some of the things you have talked about in your newsletters made me think that you might like this book. If you feel like doing some deep introspection then this book is great for that :) It’s very short too. Have a great day! X

[@sophie.olivia.pianist]

Oh and I will be sure to read Time Enough For Love !

[@alinda06]

I don't know why but the first book that came to mind was "La part de l'autre" by Eric Emmanuel Schmitt. It's the story of two Adolph Hitler, the one we know and the one who he could have been if he had been accepted into art school. I remember loving this book when I was a teenager. Would definitely recommend!

[@indiamorley23]

I needed this is as I always have a reading slump

[@lala_isabella]

I love watching your videos, i relate a lot with many of the things you say

[@lihlind4gomes757]

Loved the crazy editing! And please collab with Jack :) And also, great tips! I am already in love with reading, but will try some of the things you said for sure! As a Brazilian I feel the obligation to suggest you to read Clarice Lispector - the time of the star, it’s a great literature book, very unique!

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I almost got dizzy

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Greetings from Scotland 😊 Have a wonderful day everyone 🌻 thank you..

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You are now getting more consistent on your content creation

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There’s an incredible energy comes from the video🔥😂❤

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Very helpful video hope i will soon make a strong habit of reading books that i like btw you r very beautiful ❤️

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It's great to find your awesome book channel. I love reading. I'm a voice artist.

[@nocturnus009]

I’m revisiting The Betty Edwards trilogy (Learning to draw on the right side of the Brain; Drawing On the Artist Within & Color, she has a 4th book but I have not consumed it yet) after consuming Danny Gregory’s Creative License Giving Yourself Permission to be the Artist You Truly Are & Shut Your Monkey; Elizabeth Gilbert’s Big Magic & Julia Cameron’s Artist Way trilogy (The Artist’s Way, Walking In This World & Finding Water). There are some actionable insights and intertextual illuminations in these books. There is a fascinating point Made in Big Magic that is discussed in the Magic Lessons Podcast but serves as a life lesson for “The Signature of all things.”

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Your channel is wonderful 🌌💫

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I love the content so muchh! Hope I could be like you in time😊 sending love from the Philippines❤

[@vaibhavi.singh.]

Ditto! Could resonate so much with this video, reading just for the sake of it is okay, there shouldn't be an obligation. You read books for pleasure. You read to gain profit. You do you! PS - Jack Edwards♡

[@syanhc]

I once read Lord of the Rings in 6 weeks. If you know how dense the three books are...you will realise fast I read it. Total joy. I even had tears at one point. So moving...one book I recommend is Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey. It's a great read!

[@sasabickosova8325]

"Learning how to read" is on my summer goals list. I hope this video helps. Im a very slow reader and I almost never finish a fiction book, so I hope to fix that asap:))

[@elizabethfilips]

Slow reading is often the most fun, no guilt over that!

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As a book lover since childhood, I can totally relate to this...

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YESSS!! My wish came truee

[@sourishbanerjee7800]

For a second, I thought you are talking about myself but then I realised it's Elizabeth 😅. The way you speak it automatically drives the attention of me and I also follow the same approach about reading books. This is the video I was eagerly waiting for it. Great video 👍 and lot's of love ❤️. My recommendations:- 1. Robert Iger ride of a lifetime 2. Steal like an artist 3. Deep Work 4. Shoe Dog 5. The Psychology of Money I'm into self-help books, if you want you can check this above mentioned books. I guarantee that you will not regret it.

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Thanks a Million Mam For Making This🙏😊

[@schmidi333]

Love your book videos :)

[@hermit3933]

Great advice and approach

[@Th3Globetrotters]

I recommend to you a book named " how to not fall in love with Elizabeth Folios" jijiji...how can be so beautiful, smart, so wise all at once...a delight to my mind indeed...oh when I was young my favourite past time was to read Britannica enciclopedia, which is now available online, then few years ago let's say 14 years ago I used to go down the rabbit hole reading Wikipedia etc, of course just things which interests me..till this day I never read blockbusters, which became movies...I like mainly science books, adventure, romance, chronological books so forth. Those are the books I resonate with...

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Thanks sister.Peace be upon you.

[@pro369]

Very interesting. All goes well for those who read well. Eye opening video

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Your speaking speed just the speed of light through zero 😁

[@Laurenloveslaughter]

Loved this video Elizabeth 🥰 I’ve always been a big reader but lately have felt guilty that I need to be doing more “productive” things... a silly feeling but something that’s come up a lot for some reason! I’ve been diving into a Brene Brown rabbit hole - love all her books ☺️

[@elizabethfilips]

I’ve so often felt the same way about reading! Especially just books for fun 😅

[@Laurenloveslaughter]

@@elizabethfilips Yes me too ... to be honest I haven't actually just read a novel for a long long time! I used to love fantasy! I am obsessed with personal development books (and tend to find them easier to justify for obvious reasons!) but sometimes it would be nice to just enjoy a really silly read "just for the fun of it" and not needing to get anything out of it other than pleasure!!

[@realnaveenkumar-vj6kr]

Now I think I too can become a best reader..... haha..... Btw thanks for this ❤️ waiting for your newly fresh ones.... hope it's coming soon....?? . . . . . Super soon* 🤨??

[@muzzammilfayaz9155]

I'm studying in weill Cornell medical college which is in Qatar Doha so in next two years I will become a neurologist So bundles of thanks for your wonderful videos

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This video is SO GOOD! I resonate with every point you made, right down to the mummification process in Egypt hahahh!

[@elizabethfilips]

Yessss

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@@elizabethfilips Love the first newsletter of The Pensieve too, thank you!

[@lala_isabella]

It’s a besutiful thing, ive been in love with them since i have memory 💘

[@shivamsaini7914]

Hello Elizabeth, Love from Inida this was kinda needed, I because I love to read books too

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India ❤️

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Glad to see u again Elizabeth Love❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ your video

[@bhumika1060]

I totally agree with the last part of the video, I hate Shakespeare's books, *BUT* my teachers force me to read it. But I love reading books on science and non fiction.

[@bhumika1060]

I feel that taking a lot of time to read in the beging leads to faster reading so if you just started reading don't feel bad on spending time on reading!

[@Nosaic]

I have unmedicated ADD and love the idea of reading but cannot focus no matter how hard I try. I always wanted to be someone who’d do nothing but read but no matter how hard I try I can never maintain focus. I envy your passion for reading.

[@c00l0]

I'm a lot like that. Easily distracted. I like to read most when I'm doing something else, like riding an exercise bike or eating lunch. The thing that is great is that when you do get into a book it's hard to put down and you find yourself focusing.

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It's the thumbnail for me🙌

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thanks a lot, these points really amazing dear. i am from Afghanistan, i get your videos here from your channel.

[@Samreen0987]

Never have l seen a single video of yours that disappoints me!

[@elizabethfilips]

OH thank youu

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I love you

[@sharifulislam919]

Exactly books are the best friends for mind.

[@pharmacistv]

Going to read Time enough for love :)

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This is such a valuable video 🤛💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

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great use of metadata i have found your video in search

[@elizabethfilips]

Ohhh so soon too, thanks :)

[@justinesantiago3820]

In year 7 I attempted to read for fun and out of class "The Hobbit" by JRR Tolkien(?) AKA creator of LOTR... too bad I found it boring. But I read lots of other books instead like Tamora Pierce's Tricksters series and Monica McIrva(?) "Upside Down, Inside Out". My pet bird Marie died today/yesterday night... I wish I had read to her before she died 🕊️♥️

[@piyushjoshi4236]

the meaning of this phrase " don't believe in everything you think " is very deep

[@bhumika1060]

Now this is called a "reading changer"

[@IshaSharma11]

Yeas

[@panagenesis2695]

If books were as easy on the eyes as you are, Liz, I might consider reading more. But alas, as Pindar once wrote, "fine things are difficult"...

[@richardmoore6078]

I have some book recommendations. I only read non-fiction books for personal growth. You may also find them beneficial, if you haven't read them before! The Compound Effect - Darren Hardy ...excellent book, all around. The Slight Edge - Jeff Olson ...if you're not growing, you're automatically going backwards. The Magic of Thinking Big - Dr David Schwartz ...excellent book of success principles & tips. How to Win Friends & Influence People - Dale Carnegie ...relationship & communication skills. Personality Plus - Florence Littauer ...how to better connect with others, given their temperaments (I'm Phlegmatic/Melancholy). Leadership & Self-Deception - The Arbinger Institute ...how to serve others by being focused on their needs, not your own. Atomic Habits - James Clear ...the best book I've ever seen on creating excellent habits that stick. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck - Mark Manson ...how to give more value to the things you do care about, & less value to the things you don't. These are my favourites, so far. I read all of these (or at least review my notes of them) every year!

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Beautiful wonderful marvellous Elizabeth. Good British English. I really like and love book lovers.

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another new perspective madam!

[@preciousoye1980]

Thank you @Elizabeth Filips ❤❤❤

[@SachinJayaswalChaudhary]

Please make video on How to read a book effectively. I literally scared of books

[@aakanshathinks]

I love Jack too! We can all be part of the cool nerd club

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unrelated to this video, but PLEASE SHARE YOUR GORGEOUS LIPSTICK SHADE. I have been asking since ages😭💕

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It's in her What's In My Bag video! Dior something