Reading a Book a Week is Changing My Life 

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"A person who won't read has no advantage over a person who can't read" - Mark Twain

I listen to people talk about books on youtube more than actually reading...

What he said about how the school system fucked up our idea of books is the most real thing I've heard on youtube

not to brag but i‘m reading an hour of youtube comments and netflix subtitles daily

Once you've read the dictionary everything else is just a remix.

This guys motivated me to *Read more*

I haven’t done a book a week, but for the last two years, I’ve been reading almost every day. (Mainly because I’m reading longer books like Stieg Larsson’s Millennium series, Stephen King, Gillian Flynn, etc.) And this guy isn’t lying. It’s a slow progression, but after 6 months or so, I realized I had a completely different state of mind; more patience, more empathy, and even more self-awareness. Hell, my sleep schedule has improved significantly. The two best things about being a daily reader have been 1) my willingness to learn! I’m constantly trying to learn about new things; politics, psychology, the court system, economics, history; I’m desperate for knowledge now! And 2) my ability to have a conversation. I used to be a really awkward person. I sucked at holding a conversation or simply saying what’s on my mind. My relationships with my friends and family have improved because I’m much better at articulating my thoughts, as well as processing information and therefore understanding other people’s thoughts and words better. On top of all this, I’ve improved my imagination , my work ethic, my willingness to stick to eating healthy, exercising more, and even putting down the cigarettes I smoked like a chimney. (I’m still working on that last one though) It sounds like im trying to recruit you into a cult, right? But I’m literally just telling you to read books. It’s not necessarily about the information you’re reading, it’s the exercise you’re giving your brain.

Also a tip: If it is tough in the beginning, choose books that truly interest you, make it fun. And then at some point reading just becomes a habit and you can pick books more out of your comfort zone.

your face and head are shaped like a disney 3D character, it´s amazing how real you look.

So lovely to hear you've caught the book-bug!

I crave Books. I am addicted to it , probably the best companion for Life especially for introverts ;)

Reading is not enough by itself. You should write a small essay with your own opinions about the books you read. Only that way you can get nutrition from that book.

This guy is so smart. I want to read everyday now so I can have his mindset

How do you have time to study, do RU-vid and read at Harvard? Legend.

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I agree with you!! Seriously, it changed my life too. I read 7 books this month and i can feel that im slowly seeing the world differently, in more positive way. Books really have changed the way i think completely. Now im addicted to it, i cant wait to see how my life will be if i keep doing this for years.

8 seconds in and subscribed because of that intro

I love the fact that you always want to grow as a person, not as a Harvard student or anything but you :>

Your face features is so like an animation character.

This guy made his points very clear and very accurate, this guy is truly inspiring

What you say about school is so true! I was exactly like you. Went from reading a ton of books to NO BOOKS at all. Thanks for telling about this! I'm doing it!!

If you read every day for 1 hour for one year in the field of study, you will be in the top 10%. If you read every day for 1 hour for three years in the field of study, you will be an expert. If you read every day for 1 hour for five years in the field of study, you will be a national expert. If you read every day for 1 hour for seven years in the field of study, you will be a world expert. Keep on READING!

Back in high school I used to read a novel every 2-3 days, or max a week if it's draggy or I'm too busy. But I slowly stopped when homework and college got into the way. I added this video into my "watch later" list for nearly 2 years. I'm going to start reading a book a week tomorrow and hopefully stick to it!

Reading makes time slow down, or feel more full. In just a few hours you can have gone through an entire character's life. It's like you get to live so many lives in just your one.

Me: he’s maybe 16, pushing 17?? Maybe younger? Him: *Harvard-* Me: ... 𝓸𝓱.

How do you know someone went to Harvard? Don’t worry, they’ll tell you.

The thing that always frustrated (and kinda still frustrates) me, is that I read really slow. So everytime I read, it feels like I'm running out of time if that makes sense

I’ve been reading a book a week and I can also concur that it will change your life. Reading is amazing!

these are challenges people should be doing

We need more youtubers like you, definitely need people like you who inspire young generation to read books rather than wasting time on social media.

I’m actually homeschooled and school never messed up my experience with books haha. I absolutely LOVE books. Getting new books or looking at libraries/book stores makes me sO giddy.

I’ve been reading a Harry styles fan fiction wattpad book everyday, and finishing them after 1-2 days...

Awesome video dude. I actually missed the fact that many of an entire generation of people probably grew up reading books ONLY in school rather than pleasure.

"A man who does not read is no smarter than a man who can not read"

I came from gang banging since 13, selling and dealing drugs til I was 23 and changed my life since I sobered up and began educating myself, put myself in others shoes instead of mine and man in grateful for that spark in my brain after reading .

Reading is changing my life to become a better human being!

We need more young people like you, great message for people who are searching for who they are !

"reading books is just in another level" that's right my dude

Crazy to think 3 years ago you were psyched about 30K and now you almost have a million! Just found your channel today cuz I was curious about Harvard! Very great content and personality!

You made a really good point about how reading feels like a chore rather than something you'd enjoy without a reward. I like how you connected that to the way the school system is set up. That was quite relatable and made me think differently about reading. Thank you!

Half way through, 'How to win friends and influence people.' - I stopped as life got 'busy', but guess what life just got 'unbusy' after watching this. I'll be reading morning and night, bit by bit. A little a day, will go a long way. Thank you

I wish I found this video at the beggining of summer lol

I appreciate this massively, I've recently started doing this myself so it's nice to hear your experience!

I recently started reading a book called Anti-Gravity. I just couldn't put it down.

I used to read a book a week until I started at my university. Now I get depressed or stressed whenever i start reading a longer text.

Im gonna start reading alot and give a update Update: 1 month later my reading has increased significantly and my vocabulary expanded by a ton.

This video is so inspired. I just started to read every day and I’m trying to finish two books a week. And it is awesome. Thank you. blessings. 🙏🏻👍⭐️

I've been wanting to "get back into" reading for a long but your video has inspired me to start again.

Once you find certain book genres that interest you, reading isn’t a chore anymore. A lot of people say they don’t have time for reading but they don’t realize how much time they would have in their hands if they let go of their phones for a while or took a break from watching television.

i really needed this video and you're very well spoken!!! I'm gonna start this book i've been putting off tonight!

he's out here actually doing his new years' resolution and reading being successful, I'm out here still tryna do my 2015 new years resolution.

My story about books had started the same way!!! I was a book worm until the end of elementary school and then reading a book started to become a chore because of school ㅠㅠ

I love this guy. He is spreading his intelligence with everyone else and i guarantee, everyone who watched this video learned something

Congratulations!! Reading books and listening to audiobookks really have been helping me for many years. You can learn througth the experiences of others and also start thinking like them.

I stopped reading after 10th grade. Then, I got back into it junior year of college. It's so true, school essays and required reading sucks the entertainment out of reading. But, when you choose the books you want and sit down, you'll be able to form the habit again. The first book I read to get back in the habit was Becoming, by Michelle Obama. It took me 2 months to finish b/c I hadn't read 4 fun in a while. After that I finished books in 2-3 days. Trust me, get past the first book and you'll feel the joy again.

Bro you honestly changed my life... Your tips for studying and keeping notes are so helpful ! Thanks for everything!

I’ve started using your studying methods and they’re changing my way of learning completely. I’ve never been more productive and I’m growing away from seeing studying as a chore. I can’t thank you enough for what your mindset and positivity has brought into my life. Ben

I like it.. My work always exhausted me,and I haven’t read books for pleasure for a very long time . Last night I decided to pick a book on my shelves( I loved to purchase books), sit on the floor with my blanket in my room and started to read blocking my mind to think my pile of work. I really enjoyed it. I’m excited to continue reading that book tonight.:) It reminds me to enjoy the little things that makes me happy.:)

"But reading books is just on another level" and that right there is quote of the century

One of my new years Resolution is reading book. It is so motivational You are so smart to convince to make a decision

Never stop learning and never stop searching for the best path for you kid, you are much wiser than most triple your age. Cheers

Thank you! I'm grateful I stumbled across this video. As I've been clearing through my apartment, I recognized that I've many years collection of books that I hadn't had time to read. Perplexed, I thought I should just give them away. After watching your video and hearing your thoughts, the desire and curiosity to read daily's been rekindled. Thank you!

I think you're right, the way you mentioned about the chore concept about reading, I wasn't really addicted to reading before, but things are getting interesting lately, hope to see more videos from you, man.

can you make a video of your top favorite books

Awesome advice. Thank you. Really happy to hear that your getting a lot of value from reading and I love the dedication you have shown by reading a book every week.

So proud of you! I love books they are a part of my life. Enjoy all your moments! Books changed me to.

I'm Brazilian and I followed you because I wanted to learn English. But you're teaching me much more than just the language. You're really amazing.

My mom always tells me Read more

SUMMARY OF THIS VIDEO AND ANY OTHER VIDEOS LIKE THIS OUT THERE: 1) Good books is someone's years of knowledge and experience condensed into few hours. 2) Instead of watching random youtube vids , we can invest some of that time everyday reading. 3) You know so many new things ,you start to look at everyday things differently. 4) Your probability of getting rich gets high. 5) You feell good about yourself. 6) In crowd, you can be the one who everyone wants to listen. Because your words will make sense...bblah blah blah

Salute Lil homie. I was a troubled person last year. Every since Jan 1 I read every day ain't skipped a beat. Total life changer. Love books more than people

This video is incredible, and holds an incredibly powerful message. Thank you mate X

*Real, honest, cool, smart, hardworking, relates to me like crazy*.....just became one of my favorite youtubers!! Can't wait to see more content from you :)

He's basically a male Rory from Gilmore Girls.

I started to do this a few days ago, and this video appears. It gives me a lot of motivation to keep going. Thank you!!❤️

I'm from Brazil, I'm watching your video now during the quarantine, I loved it

Empty the coins of your purse into your mind, and your mind will fill your purse with coins - Benjamin Franklin

BRO you're giving me so much motivation to start reading more! Just found this channel and already love it!

Recently I've felt the excitement of reading in a long time. I'm from South Korea, where all the students read books to 'achieve" something , not to learn other people's thoughts. They really consider reading as a chore like you said and I was one of them. I just made up an excuse that I don't have time to read. A few weeks ago I read an impactful book and I made the resolution to read books using my spare time. I'm 18 and people around me might say that I should study in that time but anyway your video just made me have confidence in my beliefs. Let's read 📚

I really understand you... I have “discovered” reading one year ago, because of I was never inspired or thought to do it the right way, now I’m addicted to it actually I too am seeing the world another way!

i really like this, it's actually inspired me to start reading. i myself have an addiction to social media i want to beat, and i've always enjoyed the concept of learning from books, rather than staring at a phone. thanks for the motivation

I’ve always considered the reward for reading is increased knowledge. This is the main reason I read non-fiction when I do read, it gives you a different viewpoint from your own and enriches and expands upon your understanding of certain concepts and ideas. Reading is really like exercise for your mind, some of my favourite books I have read multiple times to reinforce and refresh on the authors points.

I'm watching this while high and i can't help but agree with what you said. Lately I've been considering getting back into reading books, and this video really motivated me to proceed with that idea.

hey i love your idea and it definitely changed my mind. i know this video was posted years ago but i don’t care because you push me still now on and i wanna thank to you. also i won’t give up learning english! big thanks from japan!

Hey John, I even started reading the books and this changed my life tremendously. I appreciated your effort to do the great things in your life and use the resource wisely that has been provided to you. Most the people don't value things which is already with them. Thanks for Sharing. Take care ! Peace😄✌

RU-vidrs like u motivate other People so easily. I Just found your profile and i love it! So thanks for motivating us and remind us what's the important things

4:55 "But, reading books... is just another level"

Hey, actually this video made me want to go back to reading seriously. Jhon, well done : You motivate me enough to change my mind. Thanks you really much .

I think the most profound idea within your expression of your experience is that reading is equated with a reward, and similarly an obligation. Reading has been the most influential endeavor in my entire life, and I haven't really engaged with it in like 7 years. Your analysis and sharing of the struggles you went through have caused me to seriously reconsider what I think about reading books, and whether or not I actually am. Similarly, I question whether what I'm spending my time on from a day to day basis is really as worthy of investment as reading as much as I can. Thank you so much for this video. Thank you so much for your perspective, and sharing just that. Congratulations on 63k!!! Keep it up my man! Namaste

I was kind of hoping there would be more fiction. Self help books bore the heck out of me nowadays since it's a lot of regurgitated stuff just written in different ways supported by anecdotes. I find fiction so much more engaging. It's like taking a bit of a break and going into another world.

The way yo can explaining about something else is incredible. I really enjoy to see your videos 😊

Hey John, I'm a sophomore in college as well and I have always wanted to start reading again. Two days ago, I found this article on Esquire that listed the 80 best books of all time. I decided that I am going to use a rng and knock a book off the list every week. Thanks for this helpful video and I hope schools going well for you.

Stumbled across your channel John and I’m enjoying it. I am what would be considered an ‘old guy’ to most of your subs but I like your insights from the point of view of a younger guy. I have people your age working for me and I will be recommending that they watch your back catalogue. I particularly like your time management plans, your acknowledgment that you were wasting hours a day on social media and your thoughts on reading for benefit rather than reward. All of these points are so relevant in this day and age. 👍🏼 great work John.

You just gave me an answer I’ve been searching for a while now.

I am motivated now because of you. Thanks for videos like this !

John Fish. I have been reading a book very more often and I have felt alot better and have seen alot of benifites to reading! Reading is changing me too! This is awesome! 👍👍👍

This guy really gained 60k subscribers in a couple weeks - all because his videos are QUALITY

Books are a great foundation to success. I highly recommend if you don't know what to read, start by reading 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Think and Grow Rich, and How to Win Friends and Influence People. These books are the foundation of a good life in my opinion.

Thank you for this. I really needed to hear that

Watching you getting excited while explaining your journey by reading books makes me also excited