Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago
Is it a good idea to read a book a week? What are the pros and cons of reading quickly versus reading slowly?
Today, I'm sitting down with Dr. Martin Jacobsen to discuss the downsides of aiming to read a book a week. Dr. Jacobsen shares his experience of getting caught up in the numbers and how it affected the quality of his reading. We explore why slowing down can actually lead to more rewarding reading sessions and how to focus on enjoying the journey, not just the goal.
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
2:20 - Reading a Book a Week
20:45 - Reading Slowly
43:37 - Losing Sight of Reading Well
56:30 - Try This
1:03:30 - Outro
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
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Until next time, read slowly - take notes - apply the ideas.
-Eddy
Is it a good idea to read a book a week? What are the pros and cons of reading quickly versus reading slowly?
Today, I'm sitting down with Dr. Martin Jacobsen to discuss the downsides of aiming to read a book a week. Dr. Jacobsen shares his experience of getting caught up in the numbers and how it affected the quality of his reading. We explore why slowing down can actually lead to more rewarding reading sessions and how to focus on enjoying the journey, not just the goal.
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
2:20 - Reading a Book a Week
20:45 - Reading Slowly
43:37 - Losing Sight of Reading Well
56:30 - Try This
1:03:30 - Outro
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
