In this rapidly changing economy, where a job or a skill is relevant only for a few years, where AI and technology are evolving at an immense pace, the only way to thrive and survive in the information age is to be a perpetual learner. 

One of the best ways to learn anything is through reading books, a lot of successful people such as Bill gates, Warren Buffett, Ray Dalio, Oprah Winfrey, Barak Obama, Priyanka Chopra, and countless others attribute a huge chunk of their success to their habit of reading books.



Through reading books, you’re going to pick up new knowledge and viewpoints, that will assist you in making smart and practical decisions throughout your life. It also improves our ability to focus and it's one of the healthiest forms of consuming content.

But sadly with the evolution of technology and social media, our attention spans have taken a massive blow. In this memo, I’ll be sharing 5 practical tips that will help you build and sustain a reading habit and will assist you in becoming a lifelong reader and learner.

1. Start Small And Build Gradually.

Setting reasonable and attainable goals will help you form a reading habit. Start with something that requires no effort on your part; depending on your attention span, this could be as little as 1 page each day or as much as 30 pages per day.

Choose short, thin books at first so that you won’t be intimidated by big, and thick books. Do not rush through reading it; take your own time. Ensure that you are paying attention and understanding the material. Be patient and enjoy the process of reading books.

2. Read What You Love.

Pick any subject/genre you want to explore or learn about, pick a short easy book from that subject, and read it. You won’t need any external motivation to read it because you are curious about that subject or genre.

“Read What You Love Until You Love to Read” — Naval Ravikant

Read about topics that you're curious about. It could be fiction, philosophy, poetry, comics, psychology, autobiographies, or anything of your liking. Your genuine curiosity will help you become a lifelong reader.

3. Define Your “Why”

Many people have incorrect motivations for wanting to read books. You need a compelling "Why" to keep up your reading habit. This could include learning something new, escaping technology, or expanding your vocabulary. Anything that is valid for you will do.

When you define it, you'll have a renewed enthusiasm for reading. You'll be more relaxed and less eager to finish the books quickly; instead, you'll be more focused on learning from the experience and enjoying the journey. If the “Why” is powerful the “How” gets easy.