Most people want to read every day, but they struggle to stay consistent. The problem isn’t motivation- it’s not having a system that makes starting easy.
There’s also a simple way to start reading in under 10 seconds- even when you feel like procrastinating. I’ll show you that in a bit
First, here’s how the system works:
- types of books to read
- Reading goals
- Reading setup
- Fast way to start
- What to read?: These are 4 book ” subjects” you can start with:
- Mental Strength books: Improve thinking, communication, and mindset. ( Helps you make the right choices in life)
- Money books: Make money, keep money, invest money. ( Money affects all areas of your life)
- Healthy eating Books: Improves your daily and weekly food plans. ( More energy to stay consistent during the day)
- Physical Strength: stretches, workout plans, etc. ( Strong body gives you a strong mind)
These 4 books that you can start with improve your self in many areas of life, just like in a video game you can upgrade different stats, these books improve your stats but in real life!
2. Reading Goals:
1. Simple goal: 10 pages of each book=40 total pages. Set clear reading goals before you start:
2. Time limit: 60 minutes max to read the 40 pages, if finish before great!
3. Application rule: Find 1 thing to apply per book.
3. Reading Setup: Now Lets make a great reading environment for you so that you can focus and are less likely to get bored while reading, this is the setup:
- Noise control: Noise cancelation headphones or quiet room.
- Lighting: Book light or lamp to increase focus
- Comfort: Place a pillow on your lap and then read on the pillow.
- Music?: No lyrics, but calm nature sounds or music with no lyrics or words.
4. Fun way to start fast when procrastinating on reading: Items needed: something that can go from 1-10: such as: a dice, calculator, coin flip heads 1 line, tails 10 lines, etc.
Calculator game to start fast: Step 1: Close your eyes. Step 2: pick a random number on your calculator while moving your finger on the numbers. Step 3: Say you land on 3: Step 4: Read 3 lines in the book fast, then let the momentum carry you.
One of your best friends to stopping procrastination is momentum, with that calculator game it gives you a fast fun way to start momentum fast!
Most people don’t struggle with reading. They struggle with starting. But in reality if you can read even just 2 lines in a book you will notice how much easier it is to start, give it a try right now if you don’t believe me!
Action plan:
If you only use one part of this system, start with the fast-start method. It’s what breaks procrastination instantly.