How to read more and better in 2017 - a podcast by Stephanie Pollock

from 2017-02-09T14:39:20

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Whenever you read a good book, somewhere in the world a door opens to allow in more light.

—Vera Nazarian

Welcome back to today’s episode of the Beyond PRO Podcast.

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Ok, onto today’s show.

Today’s episode is near and dear to my heart. I’ve been an active reader my entire life, minus a not-so-brief period when my kids were really young. My mom was a former teacher so books were always around. My husband’s father and step-mother are both retired librarians. Books have played a key role in who I’ve become. But over the years, as my available time to read diminished, I found it necessary to develop a more intentional reading practice.

In 2017, I’ve set a goal to read 52 books. This is an ambitious goal for me given the demands on my time, but with a few key lifestyle changes (e.g. not watching TV until bedtime), I can make it happen.

That's what we're talking about in today's episode. Enjoy the show!