How to Read?

 

The younger generation lacks the habit of reading these days. Most of the generation z is indulged in technology and latest gadgets which is not a bad way to lead life. But learning from books is becoming a thing of the past. Books are our best friends and they give us insight into ourselves. I am afraid that books will soon vanish from this planet.

Books are so helpful that they are always there to help you in every regard. When you need inspiration, you can grab a book and read it. You can read about the philosophy and ideologies of great personalities through books. There is so much to learn from these people. A book might contain 200 or 300 pages, but even if you learn a single life changing thing from that book, then consider it job done. I learned to be forgiving after reading Nelson Mandela’s book. This is my greatest learning from that book. Everyone knows that he is the epitome of reconciliation and forgiveness.

Reading a book doesn’t require much time. You just need to take out 15 or 20 minutes from your daily routine. Read 5 or 6 pages every day. Read anything, whatever you like. But I suggest reading famous personality’s autobiography if you want to learn from their struggles. Reading 6 or 7 pages means that you can finish a book in a month on an average. So that means that you can read at least 12 books in a year.

Do it for a year, and you will see that how your perception changes. No doubt that we have our friends and family members around us who try to teach us things. But I have always felt that one learns more from books. I guess that is the reason that books are called our best friends. 

But the question is how to read a book? What is the best time to read books? what kind of books one should read? To start with, I recommend everyone to read autobiographies of famous personalities. The reason they become famous is that they had something unique than other people. So, when you read about their philosophy, you learn a great deal of things from them. You can also choose to read what you like. If you like to travel, then read travel books. If you are keen to learn a new language, then grab a guide and start reading it. There are unending genres to read and one can choose from his/her liking. Read whatever you want, but make sure that you read a book or two in a month. This knowledge will help you in every aspect of life. It will make you mature than others in your age group. It will give you more ideas for discussions. Reading habit will ensure that you stay aware about the past and the present. This habit is one of the best habits to have in life. Above all, reading self-help books are a great way to get inspiration and courage.

The best way to read a book is to read it slowly and understanding each important point on the way. And if you figure out a great point, note it down and try to apply that thing in your life and wait for the positive results. And the last and the trickiest question whether book reading is good at night or in the morning. I have always believed that novels and stories could be read at night or at any time of the day. But when it comes to autobiographies, motivational books, language books then you must always read them in the morning. If possible, early in the morning when your mind is fresh and raring to go.

Reading such books in the morning will give you tremendous hope for the rest of the day. Most self-help books are full of motivation and inspiration. And often we need such though process in our mind every morning to stay positive for the whole day. If you start your day by reading encouraging things or ways of being optimistic, then these thoughts will hover over your mind for the whole day and you can actually try them practically in your life.

You can keep these ideas and thoughts in your mind throughout the day and use them when needed. Motivation is best served in the breakfast. Never read motivation at the end of the day when you are already going to forget most of the things in sleep. And you actually don’t have the time to ponder on the thoughts that you just read. So always read in the morning for best results.

Love and power to you

Darshan