Comments on: Friday Q&A: How Do You Make Time To Read Every Day?

By: Tom Bisciglia

Tom Bisciglia — Thu, 29 Sep 2016 08:41:59 +0000

One thing you can consider is finding out how you’re really spending your time. I just started using RescueTime and it’s been a really important tool for helping me be honest with myself how much time I’m spending emailing, looking at non-business sites like FB, and so on. I’m sure there are a lot more tools available for similar purposes, and you might also consider keeping a time journal for non-computer time.

You may have to make some tough choices, like watching one less rerun of Murdoch Mysteries a week (perish the thought!). Your business deserves no less.

Finally, consider combining your reading time with other activities, like reading while exercising (I love reading while riding my FitDesk bike) or listening to audiobooks/podcasts while commuting (get some BlueTooth earbuds even if you don’t have the new iPhone – they’re worth it).

If other people can do it with the same 24 hours we have, we can do it too!

By: Black Thorne

Black Thorne — Sun, 18 Sep 2016 07:52:51 +0000

I procrastinate, and in order to not feel guilty when I do so, I read useful stuff when I feel like procrastinating.
Ended up helping me a LOT.

By: Scott Horlbogen

Scott Horlbogen — Sat, 17 Sep 2016 12:58:57 +0000

Insightful as always Alex. I have found that what works best for me is having dedicated time to read first thing in the morning and then later in the evening!

By: Pedro Clivati

Pedro Clivati — Fri, 16 Sep 2016 17:29:15 +0000

Hey, Alex. Some plugins that really help me out are:
1) One-tab (centralize all tabs in one and generate a URL/Sharable link) ,
2) Pocket (save and ready later – integrated with mobile apps and devides)
3) Unroll.me (newsletter management)

By: Sudhesh Suresh

Sudhesh Suresh — Fri, 16 Sep 2016 15:54:26 +0000

Absolutely right. Making time for learning is super important. Reading is one great way. There are other effective techniques too (not to substitute but to complement reading). I was doing some research on modern learning techniques last night and came across this podcast and got many aha moments:

https://soundcloud.com/unlock-potential/vicarious-learning

Sharing learnings and reflecting on them through informal conversations is not only great for learning but also great for networking (making meaningful connections).

Thanks Alex for being a role model here. If busy CEOs like you can make time for reading and sharing the learnings, we all should be able to make time.