Have you ever begun a book yet never finished it? You’re not alone. This is an issue many people encounter. You are reading At Reader is Leader where we believe book reading is the formula of success, confidence and clear thinking. But first we have to form the habit — bit by bit.
Below are some basic reasons which leave people halfway through a book:
- They select books that are too challenging or dull.
- They have no fixed time to read.
- Their own, social media, or phone distracts them.
- They create lofty ambitions such as “I’ll read 50 pages a day” and quit when it gets challenging.
So, how can we fix this?
Take baby, easy steps: Here are some suggestions:
Choose the right book.
Choose a text appropriate to your taste. It should be light, enjoyable reading for you.
Set a daily time.
10 minutes a day is all you need to get going. Read it before bed, at breakfast, or in the queue.
Keep your phone away.
Build a calm reading environment. No distractions — only you and your book.
Start with short books.
Read and finish a small book, and experience the satisfaction of completing a full journey. And that feeling is going to make you read more.
Track your progress.
Keep track of what pages you read each day in a notebook or app and tick them off.
Reading books is not a race, it’s a beautiful journey. At Reader is Leader, we are here to make sure you enjoy the entire journey. So start today. Pick one book. Read one page.
Small steps. Big change.