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How to Read 75 Books a Year
Make reading a daily habit and find ways to incorporate it throughout the day.
In both 2018 and 2019, I reached my goal of reading 75 books a year. Halfway through 2020, I have already read 39 books, on track to achieve that goal by the end of this year as well. Many people are surprised by how much I read, but I believe I devote as much time to books as other people do to their hobbies.
To become a voracious reader, you must change your outlook on reading. It is not boring — it is a pleasurable activity. Developing a reading habit requires that you read books you love . You should encourage yourself to read during the random, free moments that pop up in your schedule throughout the day.
It is difficult to adopt these practices. Short-form media on the Internet is easy to consume for hours at a time and typically requires less of your attention. Books can be expensive. And it is easy to become overwhelmed by the thousands of books that sound interesting to you. What do you read first? What should you read?
Reading must be as relaxing and simple a hobby for you as possible. You will know when you have become an avid reader when you perceive reading more and more books as a way to expose you to new worlds, places, and ideas, rather than as a challenge.
