I read 70+ books this year, a new personal record. If you’re interested in reading more, here’s what I recommend:

Throw your phone in the ocean. (Or, keep it in airplane mode.)

Carry a book with you at all times.

Have another book ready before you finish the one you’re reading. (Make a stack of books to-read or load up your eReader.)

If you aren’t enjoying a book or learning from it, stop reading it immediately. (Flinging it across the room helps give closure.)

Schedule 1 hour of non-fiction reading during the day. (Commutes, lunch breaks, and any contained period of idle time work well.)

Go to bed 1 hour early and read fiction. (It will help you sleep.)

Keep a reading log and share your favorite books with others. (They will send you even more books to read.)



I posted this list on Twitter, and tweaked it based on all the responses. It was inspired by Ryan Holiday.

If you liked this post, you’ll like my books.

Above: My reading desk, designed to resemble a library study carrel.