Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
I’m cutting through excuses like “I don’t have time,” “I’m not smart enough,” “I just need the perfect system.” Nope. What you really need is discipline, focus, and a willingness to get uncomfortable.
I’m sharing 20 blunt tips that will kick you in the pants and help you finally take your learning seriously. If you’re tired of spinning your wheels, endlessly collecting books you’ll never read, and scrolling instead of studying—this one’s for you.
This isn’t about making you feel good. It’s about getting honest.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Why this video exists
1:42 - No time
2:23 - Reading aimlessly
3:15 - Reread the hard stuff
3:59 - Book hoarding
4:40 - Perfect systems
5:25 - IQ
6:11 - Confirmation bia
6:52 - Age
7:20 - Scrolling
8:25 - Flexing TBR
9:46 - Reflection
10:33 - Hard books
11:30 - Mood
13:06 - Simple explanations
14:07 - Worshiping speed
14:59 - Phone disease
15:52 - It's supposed to be hard
16:49 - Comparison
17:22 - Make something
18:10 - Get honest
18:49 - This week's book recommendation
🎉 HAVE YOU HEARD? This Nov (2025), I'm teaching a LIVE deep reading course on The Death of Ivan Ilyich by Leo Tolstoy. Grab your seat at (100 SEATS ONLY🪑):
pages.thereadwellpodcast.com/products/30-day-deep-reading-course
IMPORTANT LINKS:
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📚 Visit my bookstore: edgewaterbookstore.com
📝 — Subscribe to my Newsletter Letter — thereadwellpodcast.com/newsletter
🎉 — Join My Book Club — thereadwellpodcast.com/book-club
* * * * *
Until next time, read slowly - take notes - apply the ideas.
-Eddy
I’m cutting through excuses like “I don’t have time,” “I’m not smart enough,” “I just need the perfect system.” Nope. What you really need is discipline, focus, and a willingness to get uncomfortable.
I’m sharing 20 blunt tips that will kick you in the pants and help you finally take your learning seriously. If you’re tired of spinning your wheels, endlessly collecting books you’ll never read, and scrolling instead of studying—this one’s for you.
This isn’t about making you feel good. It’s about getting honest.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Why this video exists
1:42 - No time
2:23 - Reading aimlessly
3:15 - Reread the hard stuff
3:59 - Book hoarding
4:40 - Perfect systems
5:25 - IQ
6:11 - Confirmation bia
6:52 - Age
7:20 - Scrolling
8:25 - Flexing TBR
9:46 - Reflection
10:33 - Hard books
11:30 - Mood
13:06 - Simple explanations
14:07 - Worshiping speed
14:59 - Phone disease
15:52 - It's supposed to be hard
16:49 - Comparison
17:22 - Make something
18:10 - Get honest
18:49 - This week's book recommendation
🎉 HAVE YOU HEARD? This Nov (2025), I'm teaching a LIVE deep reading course on The Death of Ivan Ilyich by Leo Tolstoy. Grab your seat at (100 SEATS ONLY🪑):
pages.thereadwellpodcast.com/products/30-day-deep-reading-course
IMPORTANT LINKS:
* * * * *
📚 Visit my bookstore: edgewaterbookstore.com
📝 — Subscribe to my Newsletter Letter — thereadwellpodcast.com/newsletter
🎉 — Join My Book Club — thereadwellpodcast.com/book-club
* * * * *
Until next time, read slowly - take notes - apply the ideas.
-Eddy
