Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
I used to read a book and forget it days later. Then I realized the problem wasn’t my memory—it was how I was approaching the text. In this episode, I’ll explain why remembering is a choice, not a talent. I’ll show you how treating ideas like people you want to know will make them stick.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - The trick
0:40 - The problem
2:10 - Why it works
3:10 - This week's book recommendation
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
I used to read a book and forget it days later. Then I realized the problem wasn’t my memory—it was how I was approaching the text. In this episode, I’ll explain why remembering is a choice, not a talent. I’ll show you how treating ideas like people you want to know will make them stick.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - The trick
0:40 - The problem
2:10 - Why it works
3:10 - This week's book recommendation
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



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About Me:
My name is Eddy Hood. I live in Utah with my wife and kids. I always have a book with me, and if you see me on the street, I’d love to hear about what you’re reading.
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So grab a drink, open a book, and join me each week to become a better reader. Let’s build a community that celebrates the magic of books and supports each other in our reading goals. Together, we’ll uncover the secrets to becoming lifelong learners who find solace, knowledge, and fascination within the pages of every book we encounter. Master the Art of Deep Reading with Liza Jacob: Insights from an Audiobook Narrator](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UxlG8P1BrTE/mqdefault.jpg)







