How I Went from 5 to 52 Books (And Didn’t Lose My Mind)
Let’s be real: most “read more” advice is as useful as a chocolate teapot. But after years of failing every reading challenge, I finally cracked the code. Spoiler: It’s not about reading faster—it’s about reading smarter.
The Week-by-Week Breakdown System
- Pick your 52: Make a list. Yes, all 52. No, you can’t just wing it.
- Block your time: 30 minutes a day = 26 hours a year. That’s a LOT of TikTok you could swap for books.
- Accountability buddy: Tell someone. Peer pressure works.
The “Summary + Original” Method
- Read the summary first (hello, our app!) to get the big ideas.
- Then read the original if it actually sounds worth your time.
- No shame in DNF (Did Not Finish). Life’s too short for boring books.
Tracking Templates & Progress Charts
- Weekly check-ins
- Progress bars (because dopamine)
- Share your wins on social (flex those stats!)
Common Failure Points (And How to Dodge Them)
- Burnout: Don’t try to read War and Peace in a week. Start small.
- Distractions: Hide your phone. Seriously.
- Perfectionism: Miss a week? Who cares. Just keep going.
Success Stories & Testimonials
- “I actually finished a book for the first time since high school.” – Some legend
- “My screen time went down, my brain power went up.” – Probably your future self
Ready to flex on your friends and actually finish your TBR? Yeah, I need this