I'm the founder of The Invisible Mentor, Art of Learning Leadership Academy, and The One Problem Podcast. Reading gives me pleasure. I decided it made sense to get paid for my passion. I teach professionals how to read nonfiction strategically instead of sequentially. You read to learn what you need to know. The Art of Learning Leadership Academy helps you Maximize Learning and Minimize Reading Time for Enhanced Skills.
BFW: Why Are There So Many Unread Books on Your Bookshelf?
|
Reader, Think for a second before you respond to the question. It’s not because you don’t have time. Anyone can find 15 to 20 minutes each day for the things that matter to them. This week, in Brain Food Wednesdays, issue 247, let’s explore why so many of those books remain untouched and how you can start reading smarter, not harder. The reason you have so many unread books on your bookshelf is that no one ever taught you how to read nonfiction books when you became an adult. As a child, you were taught to read every word on the page. You read left to right. Reading every word on a page is for fiction because you don’t want to miss the plot. But for nonfiction, few books deserve that time investment. Educator Russell Stauffer found that on the average page of a nonfiction book, only four to 11 percent of the information carries meaning. That’s about one sentence. The 80/20 Rule applies to reading. You can read 20 percent of a nonfiction book and understand 80 percent of the text. But which 20 percent do you read? What price are you paying for all those unread books? Some of those unread books may be irrelevant because your needs have changed. However, many of them may have information to help you in your business and career. Not getting the information you need from the books could hold you back. To move forward, it’s important to learn how to read strategically. This way, you’re reading to learn what you need to know. You’re focusing on what matters to you. So how do you read strategically? I can help you! Register for my workshop, Applied Knowledge is Power: Reading Strategically to Get Knowledge Faster. I’ll show you how to prioritize your unread books and you’ll learn how to find what you need from those books.Let’s focus on what matters to you. Thank you for your continued interest in Brain Food Wednesdays. You can learn more about Applied Knowledge is Power here. Warm regards, Avil Beckford Editor, Brain Food Wednesdays Founder, The Invisible Mentor & Art of Learning Leadership Academy |
Hi! I'm a Creator, Blogger, and Unapologetic Introvert.
I'm the founder of The Invisible Mentor, Art of Learning Leadership Academy, and The One Problem Podcast. Reading gives me pleasure. I decided it made sense to get paid for my passion. I teach professionals how to read nonfiction strategically instead of sequentially. You read to learn what you need to know. The Art of Learning Leadership Academy helps you Maximize Learning and Minimize Reading Time for Enhanced Skills.
Dear Reader, In this edition of Brain Food Wednesdays, issue 249, I'll explore the importance of trend spotting and provide a practical process for conducting trend research. Understanding and identifying trends is an essential skill today. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a marketer, or a consumer, spotting trends offer a competitive edge, drive innovation, and shape decision-making processes. Trends shape consumer behavior, influence market dynamics, and can even redefine entire industries....
Dear Reader, Welcome to another edition of Brain Food Wednesday, issue 248. It’s that time of year to plan for a new one. If you and I were sitting here 12 months from now, what would have had to happen for you to feel successful? Or feel you were crushing it in 2025? In The Gap and the Gain by Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan, you learn not to measure yourself against some ideal. Instead, look at how far you’ve traveled from a certain point. I’m reading The Miracle of a Chief Definite Aim by...
Dear Reader, I hope this newsletter, Brain Food Wednesdays, issue 247, finds you well and eager to embrace new opportunities for growth. As we dive into October, let's take a moment to reflect on the importance of learning and development in our lives. Celebrate National Learning and Development Month! October is National Learning and Development Month, a time to reflect on our growth and invest in our personal and professional development. It’s an opportunity to explore new ideas, enhance...