…if you want to optimize the human experience or whatever.
Here it goes: Read anything intentionally at least once a day. That’s it.
Don’t make this complicated. Read a book, poem, story, or article. Read an “everyday makeup tutorial” on a beauty blog. Read the latest forum thread for your favorite video game. Read the Our Mission on a bag of potato chips. Read any piece on Noahwriting. The point is to read anything you enjoy – absolutely no length requirement.
The only thing is, don’t cheat yourself. Yes, technically you did read your text messages today. Congratulations, your certificate is in the mail.
For those of us who want something sweet and simple to try, this is what you’ll gain from the challenge:
You’re training to be a genius. Not only are you picking up new information, you’re physically altering your brain to be faster, more focused, and smarter. Don’t believe me? Go read about it.
You’ll win arguments. Don’t lie. You relish proving a point. The information helps you argue effectively too, but the sheer ability to rattle off what’ve you read (bonus points if you remember the source) will make you seem 100x more credible.
Get ready to blow your readers away. Chances are if you’re on NW you’re also a writer. Turns out, you have this superpower that’ll allow you to sharpen your writing skills just by using your built-in enhanced visual processing device on words. No extra effort necessary.
It builds a habit. If you’re doing this challenge correctly – by reading something you want to read – the more you’ll continue. No pressure though. Try it for three days with zero expectations.
I’ve kept this short because it really is that easy. If you need some extra motivation, go find it. I recommend An Invitation to Read More on NW’s Resources page.
So, if you’re in, type “ready” in the comments. (Psst… this counts for today, so really, you’ve already started, right?)
— Jenaya
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This is amazing! Thank you for this advice. If anyone doesn’t believe her believe me what Jenaya is saying true. When I actually started to take my school work seriously and read all the material my professors assigned I saw my diction, language, confidence and brain improve. Reading is just a good way to train your mind.