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[1-2-Read] How To Build A Bank of Ideas From Your Reading (expanded)
A step-by-step guide to building a syntopicon
The Curse of Silent Reading
A missing ingredient in your reading habit
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And how to relax into your writing voice
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Learning to unlearn
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[1-2-Read] How Literature Slows Down Time
The Power of Literary Form
Every Other Day: Use Laziness To Your Advantage
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[1-2-Read]: Are You A Paranoid Reader?
(Repost): The 1-2-Read Newsletter
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011: Being Well-Read Doesn't Mean Reading More Books
On this episode we’ll discuss what it means to be “well-read” and why it doesn’t necessarily mean reading
010: Tips For Reclaiming Your Attention Span
In this episode, we discuss the four essential mindsets for developing your attention span and regaining your ability to enjoy