The Read Well Podcast

The Reader’s Discipline: Choosing to Pay Attention | EP125

March 17 · 19 min · Season 3 · Episode 125 · 14.4 MB
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Most people think becoming a better reader is about speed, memory, or reading more books. I’ve come to believe it starts somewhere much simpler: attention.

In this episode, I talk about the decision every serious reader has to make each time they open a book. I share a few insights from the philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau on careful reading, and I explain the practical habits I use to stay attentive when working through difficult texts. If you’ve ever found yourself reading a page only to realize your mind drifted somewhere else, this episode is for you.

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