Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 17 hours ago
Speed reading causes me anxiety.😫
In this episode, I talk about a simple motto that changed the way I read: Read slowly, take notes, apply the ideas. Most of us rush through books hoping the next one will fix what the last one didn’t. But real learning happens when we slow down and wrestle with one book at a time. I’ll share how I use pauses between books to reflect, and why action—not speed—is what makes a reader grow.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
0:26 - Read Slowly
4:38 - Take Notes
7:22 - Apply the ideas
10:20 - Book recommendations
IMPORTANT LINKS:
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🎉 — Join Our Book Club Here (Free for 30 Days to Try) — community.thereadwellpodcast.com/deep-reading-community
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Until next time, read slowly - take notes - apply the ideas.
-Eddy
Speed reading causes me anxiety.😫
In this episode, I talk about a simple motto that changed the way I read: Read slowly, take notes, apply the ideas. Most of us rush through books hoping the next one will fix what the last one didn’t. But real learning happens when we slow down and wrestle with one book at a time. I’ll share how I use pauses between books to reflect, and why action—not speed—is what makes a reader grow.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
0:26 - Read Slowly
4:38 - Take Notes
7:22 - Apply the ideas
10:20 - Book recommendations
IMPORTANT LINKS:
* * * * *
🎉 — Join Our Book Club Here (Free for 30 Days to Try) — community.thereadwellpodcast.com/deep-reading-community
* * * * *
Until next time, read slowly - take notes - apply the ideas.
-Eddy





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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:09 Book 1 - The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
03:21 Book 2 - The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
04:30 Book 3 - The Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius
06:15 Book 4 - Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
07:44 Book 5 - The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom
09:04 Book 6 - Sailing Alone Around the Room by Billy Collins
10:43 Book 7 - Animal Farm by George Orwell
12:25 Book 8 - The Intellectual Life by A.G. Sertillanges
14:27 Announcement
15:34 Book 9 - Phaedrus by Plato
19:10 Outro
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.
To stay in the loop, make sure to visit my website at http://www.thereadwellpodcast.com. There, you’ll find the latest show information on my weekly podcast, access to previous episodes, and a chance to join my newsletter.
I’m also building something special just for you at http://www.highlightish.com. It’s a tool to help you make better book notes. We will discover creative ways to capture our thoughts, insights, and reflections as we dive into the pages of our favorite reads together.
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. 9 “Easier” Books to Get You Reading Again](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hXSuaoJRpNA/mqdefault.jpg)





