How I Read 80+ Books A Year

[@JoelSnape1]

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[@kingdom_of_rain]

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[@subfifth]

Love the callout that we already read tons of words every day and that we can relatively easily redirect that energy towards books. Never thought of it that way!

[@JoelSnape1]

Ah thank you! Hope it helps!

[@nicolearagao3328]

I really liked the non-zero days tip. I apply it with everything I care or that I am trying to improve. I used to be a voracious reader but daily life got in the way, I set a very modest reading goal of 20 books this year but now that I got the hang of it I am aiming higher, 48 in 2024. The hardest part is giving up a boring book, but life is too short to suffer hehe Awesome video, thanks!

[@JoelSnape1]

20 is pretty solid! Glad you enjoyed the video, I've got another one on books coming out that I hope will be really useful 😅

[@rossiele]

Maybe it's easier if you don't think of giving it up forever, but just postponing it to a possible future. Sometimes it's just not the right moment for reading a book, you set it aside and when you come back to it a few years later you wonder how you could have possibly judged it boring...

[@micahnord1747]

What the heck, I just found your channel from your 1 year piano progress video.. My interests are piano, home workouts and reading lol. I think I might be you, so I don't have a choice but to subscribe.

[@JoelSnape1]

Haaaaa! It's a great set of interests to have. You should take up Brazilian jiu-jitsu, then you've got the full set. Thanks for the sub!

[@logicaljasmine2723]

Also just found this channel from that same video! And also had a similar reaction, as I am into reading/writing, learning/creating music, weight training, and self improvement!

[@RoGorell]

I feel validated 😂 I always have multiple books on the go! Great tips thanks

[@AmberGarrett-py6ry]

Just don't have the attention span for fiction, need a steady supply of facts. But you've convinced me to give it another go. Would love to know what worked for you with every book. Would love even more for you to tell us how you spend almost every minute of your day for a week. Example: Wake up, private time 10 -15 minutes, made his oatmeal, had coffee, tea, smoothie or a protein shake. Now it's 7am, ate beans or avocado on toast, played with son, read 60 pages in 30 minutes. I know how my friends spend their time. A realistic day in the life of. Thank you. Subscribed.

[@luhdemtaters]

appreciate you stating fiction's importance. similarly to your observation about fiction, I was a voracious reader but exclusively of nonfiction, thinking it was the most efficient way to soak up as much insight as possible, but I struggled with retention (and consequently thought I was an idiot lol). I started reading fiction regularly (like 80/20 majority versus nonfiction) about a year ago, and have noticeably improved retention and I think gained more insight overall: analyzing fiction and relating themes and subtext with the experience and insights I sought from nonfiction worked my mental stamina more and forced me to conceptualize ideas instead of just consuming explicit observations from nonfiction. just found your channel, btw, and i've been binging your vids lol. new fan!

[@JoelSnape1]

Love it! I've been thinking (and reading) a fair bit about the value of fiction recently and I think I'm going to do a whole video on it, but one key thing I've got from Tyler Cowen is that fiction doesn't really give you one sudden flash of insight - it's more like something that sits with you and builds up your understanding of the world over time. And of course, it's just fun to read. Glad you're watching!

[@luhdemtaters]

@ such a great note and so true, would love an entire vid about this!

[@karenannemaddox8288]

I have the kindle app on my phone and while I am waiting for an appointment or to pick up my grandson at school, I read one of the books I have on the app. I also always have a physical book in my backpack and I have a kindle. Used to go to the library once a week while in school and read one of the books on the walk home. No internet or social media, cellphones in the 60's.

[@JoelSnape1]

This is the way! Thanks for the comment!

[@hipbroker]

u got so many good points in this

[@kingdom_of_rain]

Hello Joel! I discovered your channel through piano progress video. But stayed because of very informative self improvement videos. Definitely reading the selfish gene! Also your channel is a good practice of English for me because I am not a native speaker.

[@logicaljasmine2723]

Love this! Last year was my first time reaching/passing a personal reading goal (of a modest 30), and some of these tips basically capture the essence of how I shifted my priorities in order to follow through on that and also keep up with all my other hobbies. Making reading or playing an instrument the default is key for me, too!

[@JoelSnape1]

Ah that's great! Any books you'd recommend? And what do you play?

[@logicaljasmine2723]

Depends what you like, but sounds like you’ve got quite a broad range! I’m currently reading and loving Prodigal Son, a new release and first book by a classmate of mine from high school theatre, Robert Toms. And I started with guitar, so that’s my “main” instrument, followed by piano/keyboard. I have bass, ukulele, and mandolin lined up, but don’t play them much, let alone anything advanced. Also love playing the kalimba and tongue drum to relax, singing bowls etc.. The flute is my newest challenge!

[@chrisknight.unicycles]

Joel, your posts are great. What a discovery.

[@JoelSnape1]

Ah that's very kind (and encouraging) of you, Chris. Glad you found the channel, let me know if there's anything you'd like to see more of!

[@jennifershaw4756]

Awesome video!

[@kitgreen2879]

This is all great - I also have a good selection on audible for when I need my hands free like while walking or knitting :D

[@mohammadmirghaderi7629]

I really like your channel; make sure you keep it up👌👌;)

[@JoelSnape1]

Ahh thank you for this comment Mohammad, I'll try my best! Anything in particular you'd like to see more of?

[@joelhillary9095]

Joel those are epic tip! (Sitting here with my laptop at night in bed....Last night I do this!) Thank you mate! Also picking up piano thanks to you!

[@JoelSnape1]

Awesome Joel! (always good to hear from a fellow Joel). Hope it goes well!

[@suuriyago]

Tu canal me motiva. No entiendo mucho de lo que dices pero me agradas. Me dan ganas de empezar a grabar mis progresos en la música o cualquier otra cosa que quiera aprender. Ojalá entender bien los consejos que das algún día, me tengo que proponer aprender inglés.

[@kevincamacho7895]

Ojalá y lo consigas bro.

[@suuriyago]

@@kevincamacho7895 Gracias

[@JoelSnape1]

¡Definitivamente deberías registrar tu progreso! Es genial mirar hacia atrás. (lo siento, tuve que usar el traductor de Google para esto) ¡Y gracias!

[@rwz]

I would not mind you having referral links for the stuff you mention. Having an honest recommendation is always nice.

[@JoelSnape1]

Thanks Rene - this is something I've been thinking about adding for a while and this might be the push I needed to do it. Appreciated!

[@vspatmx7458]

I just ordered 2. Sapiens atomic habits - but what I need = recommendations for 12 year old boy. prefrbky something without sex / cuss words / other negative influences.

[@daofjudith]

My goal is 2 books a week for 2022. I’m way ahead at 71 books so far! So many books, too little time! 😄

[@JoelSnape1]

Oof that's REALLY impressive. Any advice? (Or book recommendations?)

[@GrapplingwithInsanity]

Interesting, I randomly click on link to watch a 40 year learn piano, click on another in a playlist because I am interested in becoming a beginner again after 20 years of focusing on Jiu-Jitsu, I click on link about learning and you also do Jiu-jitsu, play piano, read tons of books, and make KZbin videos. I liked and Subscribed…now to mine to explore. Thanks Joel.

[@JoelSnape1]

KZbin KNOWS. Seriously though, I feel like piano is the perfect complement to BJJ - one you have to do with others, the path to progress is not very clear, it's super-physical and demands getting out of the house: the other you can lock yourself in a room and do solo, and the path ahead is pretty clear. Glad you found the channel! Let me know how piano goes, and if there's anything you'd like me to cover.

[@alanantedoro6925]

Nice channel! Keep it up!

[@JoelSnape1]

Thanks Alan! Please keep watching!

[@christiansalazar4604]

How do you avoid getting sidetracked reading multiple books at the same time? I get absorbed in both of them and never finish either

[@JoelSnape1]

I DO read multiple books at once! I usually read fiction at night and self-help earlier - but I also DNF a LOT of books.

[@Owlzon]

Man...you are my inspiration...........!!!!!

[@JoelSnape1]

Ah thanks, that's super kind!

[@nadia.lewis.]

I count short stories in my "books" of the year, so that they balance the 800-1000 page books.

[@JoelSnape1]

This is a good idea! What's a short story you'd really recommend? (And maybe a 1000 page book 😂)

[@jeriannmahnich]

Thank you!! I ditch crappy books all the time = guilt-free!!! Why do people complete/ rate 1-2⭐️ review books, and then complain?? 🤦🏼‍♀️ Stop it. 😂 I want a better quality of life, and I’m not going to waste my time reading something I dislike/hate. Next!! 📖📚📚

[@JoelSnape1]

Hahahah I ditch pretty good books more than I should, there's just so much to read!

[@johaneggink]

Just like Liam I am very what your days look like for an average week.

[@JoelSnape1]

Thanks for the comment - I'll aim to do this ASAP

[@NoNo-s9h]

I have dyslexia and low iq.

[@user-13520sdf]

Man, you just don't have regular work))

[@JoelSnape1]

I've got a 9-6+ and a 5-year-old, my man