Anyone else not have the patience to read a whole book?

[Rozay Oro]

I used to love reading books but now I think audiobooks have ruined reading for me. I’ll have to reread a page like 2-3 times because i started thinking about bullshyt while reading and didn’t retain shyt.

Is this form of ADHD or some shyt? I struggled in community college with this too.

I bought a book from Amazon a week ago and haven’t got far in it. I’m already looking at the audiobook version but don’t want to waste the bread

 

[96Blue]

I have the patience, I just have to "prepare" myself for it, Meaning I have to get the little stuff that I do in a day out the way immediately. I like to read 30 minutes to an hour when I do read. Alot of it also has to do with the book itself.

 

[Ghost Utmost]

Its like anything

If you don't do it then you won't be good at it

If you tried to do a jigsaw puzzle right now you'd be worse at it than if you did one per month

 

[Prince.Skeletor]

I have two strategies

1) speed read, get good at it

2) Neil degrase Tyson said when studying or reading try smiling & you learn more.
So I tried it, it feels gay & I assume how Brian Cox reads, but IT WORKS!! And a perfect combination to speed reading.


+Rep plz

 

[klientel]

I used to love reading books but now I think audiobooks have ruined reading for me. I’ll have to reread a page like 2-3 times because i started thinking about bullshyt while reading and didn’t retain shyt.

Is this form of ADHD or some shyt? I struggled in community college with this too.

I bought a book from Amazon a week ago and haven’t got far in it. I’m already looking at the audiobook version but don’t want to waste the bread

you’re just not interested in what you’re read or reading in general….

You need to start over and learn how to read a book. There is a process to it to mentally prep yourself to do it. I do that smile shyt too, I’ve found that I can read for hours if I’m smiling and occasionally reading some sections out loud.

 

[Rozay Oro]

I have two strategies

1) speed read, get good at it

2) Neil degrase Tyson said when studying or reading try smiling & you learn more.
So I tried it, it feels gay & I assume how Brian Cox reads, but IT WORKS!! And a perfect combination to speed reading.


+Rep plz

you’re just not interested in what you’re read or reading in general….

You need to start over and learn how to read a book. There is a process to it to mentally prep yourself to do it. I do that smile shyt too, I’ve found that I can read for hours if I’m smiling and occasionally reading some sections out loud.

That’s amazing how we’re so resistant to fukking reading that brehs have to smile to read . I’m try it.

 

[Monsanto]

I re-read a page 2 to 3 times just to make sure I digested it well. And I've read 50 books this year so, it is all about focus.

I prefer to listen to lectures than to have someone read a book to me, I develop stronger concepts reading the material myself and can bring those pages up in my head.

 

[Prince.Skeletor]

I do that smile shyt too, I’ve found that I can read for hours if I’m smiling and occasionally reading some sections out loud.

It actually works for masterbation too.
If you smile during the entire time it’s a much more immersive experience.

try it next time to try to buss a nut

 

[I'm Blackman]

Yes. I do it several times a month. Finishing atomic habits now. Reading for fun has been a habit (no pun intended) since I was like 7.

 

[Ahmen]

Wow.
Here's a suggestion - choose interesting material to read!
Reading isn't a chore, brehs. It's a basic mechanism for enlightenment, enjoyment and information.
If you want to capture or re-capture the love of reading a good book, start by reading a short story by Walter Mosley.
Then, sneak up in a novel. I guarantee that you will love the story telling, references to black culture, the pace (which you control!), and if you aren't careful, you're bound to increase your working vocabulary.
Think of reading like having a good meal - some of us scarf down a Church's three piece in the car while others savor that filet mignon 5 course dining experience at the new spot in town.
Give yourself a chance...

 

[MikelArteta]

Buy a kindle paperwhite

 

[dblive]

I feel you opp. I detest reading. It’s been audiobooks for me for the last 5-6 years. I do think it’s a form of add, or maybe your more of an audio vs visual learner. Even when I do read, I miss a lot of information. No problem with the comprehension, I just can’t retain the information.

 

[Sad Bunny]

It isn't hard. Put the phone down and focus

 

[J.E.T.S]

Only reading I do is forum posts

 

[Paradoxical Tiger]

It actually works for masterbation too.
If you smile during the entire time it’s a much more immersive experience.

try it next time to try to buss a nut