I find it hard to read books.

I know how you imagine yourself as that person who has read and understood tons of books. Yet, it's still just an image in your head, waiting to be realized.

Maybe you've tried to read a few times, but then, a few days later, you put the book down because it seemed too boring. Soon after, you might say, “Reading is not for me, I've really tried.” But have you truly tried? This is the challenge with forming good habits. It's easy to turn on the TV and watch shows without thinking—these are habits we've fallen into effortlessly.

Let’s not digress...

With life-changing habits, the opposite is often the case. Initially, they can be challenging, which is normal. You can’t expect to be immediately comfortable with something unfamiliar. Did you stick with reading for 30 days? Consistently? If not, you might have shrugged it off, thinking, “Reading is not for me.”

Reading is not for me.

This statement can be a major setback for someone wanting to discover the beauty of reading. Reading isn't exclusive to a certain group—it's for everyone, regardless of location, age, or race.

Have you ever seen a beneficial book labeled for specific people, like “This book is solely for the rich” or “This book is for college students only”? No, because reading is for everyone. You just haven't fully embraced it yet, but you can.

Of course, not all books are beneficial; some might not be worth your time. But focusing on valuable content is key.

Start Small

Many people want to start big. But why overwhelm yourself when you're just beginning? Those who succeed often start small and build consistently from there. They show up regularly and grow comfortable with their initial efforts.

If you want to become a reader, don't aim to read 100 books. Start with one. Commit to reading a little every day—maybe 5 pages for 10 minutes. Five pages a day adds up to 35 pages a week, which is a great improvement.

How is it an improvement?

You might think, "35 pages? that's too small." But consider the previous weeks when you had no pages to show at the end of the week. So yes, it's an improvement.

What Reading Does to You

“Reading is to the mind, what exercise is to the body — Joseph Addison”.

Reading allows you to see things from new perspectives, learn new things, and expand your brain—a concept known as neuroplasticity.

Neuroplasticity is the brain's ability to change, reorganize, or grow neural networks.

Imagine learning 30 new things in 30 days! From your daily 5 pages, you will learn one new thing each day.

Be mindful of what you feed your brain. Everything you consume either builds it up or breaks it down.

So, when it comes to reading, start small. Promise yourself to read for a set number of days and stick to it. It would be devastating if you could keep promises to others but not to yourself. Your reading streak doesn’t have to be 30 days; it could be 3 days (15 pages) or 7 days (35 pages), and in 30 days that's 150 pages!

Focus on you. Feed your mind with nutritious content and build the kind of brain you admire. Remember, it's not easy and it takes time. But in the end, just keep showing up and going forward. Don't stop. Always remember your "why."

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“He who has a why to live can bear almost any how — Friedrich Nietzsche”.