Hey, contact.first_name (and fellow bookworms!)

Reading has been a vital asset in my life. Saying that it changed my life and played a huge role in making me the man I am today is actually an understatement. Seriously! 🤯

I can’t emphasize how much of a game-changer it’s been since I picked it up and decided to commit to it. 

But, like almost every habit, it was challenging to stick to at first. I didn’t have a structure to follow to help me remain consistent. Thankfully, though, I’ve found strategies to help me make it a habit and have been able to 10x my growth by sticking with it. 

So, if you feel like you struggle to read regularly but would like to read more, I've got the perfect recipe for you! With these tips, you'll not only be able to read more books, but you'll also enjoy them more. Here you go:

1. Know your "why." 🤔

Before you start a new reading habit, think about why it's so important. Your answer will help you keep going when things are hard.

Without that clarity as to why reading is so important, you won’t make it a habit. Wondering why I think reading is so important? because it’ll change your life (i.e., as long as you read the right books). 

Knowing why you want to read more will encourage you to keep going, even when you don't feel like it.

2. A date with the books: Schedule your reading time. ⏱️

In order to transform reading into a habit, set aside a special time each day for it. You know, if you don’t schedule something, it probably won’t get done. 

Just like you would make a reservation for where you plan to eat, make a reservation for when you want to read!

3. Savory snacking: Read during your free time. 🚎

When you're waiting for your dentist appointment or on the bus, take advantage. These are good times to read a few pages. 

Keep a book on hand, so you're ready for impromptu reading sessions.

4. You don’t have to finish a bad dish; you can stop reading a book. 🙅‍♂️

If you don't like it after 100 pages, quit. You don't have to read to the end. 

You're free to move on to something else.

Reading is necessary to succeed. Finishing reading a bad book is not.

5. Bite-sized book bites: Try book summaries.

If you read a summary of a book before diving in, you'll never have to suffer through a bad book again.

And what better way to do so than with your secret ingredient, ShortForm?

ShortForm is an app that helps you find the best books to read and gives you a summary of the most important ideas from must-read nonfiction books. 

ShortForm covers a wide range of topics, including self-improvement, health, relationships, business, and a lot more.

It’s really like a book summary on steroids. Seriously!

Use the link below to enjoy five days of free access to every book in it and a 20% discount on your annual subscription. 

Click Here!

The best part is that it will give you access to thousands of book guides for the price of one book a month.

It's definitely worth checking out. 

So, book lovers, take these tips to heart and let your love of reading grow. Bon appetit, and happy reading!

📙: Book recommendation of the week!

Never Finished by David Goggins

I recently finished listening to the audiobook Never Finished by David Goggins. The book really delivered some great wisdom that will help you conquer your inner demons and unlock your full potential. 

If you take the time to study or listen to this and internalize its lessons, you will be well on your way to gaining the determination and grit you need to tackle any challenge you face.

Here are six ideas from the book that I found fascinating:

1. Give up only when it's easy.

Goggins emphasizes that the best time to quit is when it's convenient and comfortable.

When you're in the thick of a challenge, resist the urge to throw in the towel. Instead, push through the discomfort and prove to yourself that you're stronger than your circumstances.

2. Dreams die while you're suffering.

Suffering is an inevitable part of chasing your dreams. But it's during these trying times that you forge the inner strength needed to achieve greatness.

Embrace the struggle, and remember that every hardship brings you one step closer to realizing your dreams.

3. Respect is earned every day.

Goggins believes that respect is not a one-time accomplishment; it's something you must earn daily through your actions and choices.

Show up, stay disciplined, and consistently strive for excellence to earn the respect of others and, most importantly, yourself.

4. You're either getting better or worse.

There's no such thing as stagnation in Goggins' world. Every day, you're either making progress or regressing.

Assess your actions and choices regularly to ensure you're continually moving forward and evolving.

5. Every minute you spend pitying yourself is wasted time.

Self-pity is a destructive force that only holds you back. Instead of wallowing in your misfortunes, channel that energy into finding solutions and taking action.

Remember, you are the architect of your destiny, and every moment you spend feeling sorry for yourself is a moment wasted.

6. No one cares what you did in the past; it's what you do today that matters:

Your past achievements may be impressive, but they don't define your present or future. Goggins encourages you to focus on what you can do today to create a better tomorrow.

Continuously challenge yourself, set new goals, and strive for personal growth.

Check out the link below for a short, full summary of the book and a 5-day free trial to the best non-fiction book guide in the world: ShortForm

🎧: The podcast episode recommendation of the week!

Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu:

WATCH THIS To Get 1% BETTER Every Day! (Try It and See Incredible Results) | Ed Mylett on Impact Theory

Summary: 

Ed Myett is one of the world's best business leaders, experts on peak performance, and motivating speakers. He loves to teach others what it takes to be a winner in all parts of life and act as a mentor to them.

He has shared the stage with business greats like Tony Robbins, John Maxwell, Phil Knight, and many others, and he knows them very well.

Ed explains why overcoming the challenges you face on a daily basis is the surest way to realize your full potential, connect with your highest self, and achieve greater levels of success.

What you'll also learn in it: 

The One Thing to Change Everything

Why being kind and humble is so important for success

How to Use Time to Your Advantage

How to be great at work and in life

How to Make Your Life a Success

How to Change the Way You Feel

And more!

Listen now on Spotify!

✍️ Quote of the Week

“If we don’t change, we don’t grow. If we don’t grow, we aren’t really living.” Gail Sheehy 

🤔 Question of the Week

“If someone took control of your life tomorrow, what's the first thing they would change?” - James Clear

🚀 Wouldn’t you want to overcome your self-doubt and feel more confident than you’ve felt before?

Do you frequently hold back because of self-doubt and insecurity? 

Do you avoid opportunities because you are afraid of failing or being rejected? 

If so, then you need my eBook, Ultimate Confidence.

This ebook is not just another self-help book with basic advice on how to be more confident. 

It's a complete guide that will help you build confidence that lasts and give you the tools to reach your full potential. 

The information in this book was what helped me go from an insecure, shy kid without any direction in life to the confident person I am today. 

In Ultimate Confidence, I share the techniques and strategies I've learned and have found valuable over the years. 

If you follow the steps in this book, you'll be able to face life with a new sense of confidence and strength.

But don’t take my word for it, here’s what people have said about it: 

"The ideal book to read to increase your confidence is Ultimate Confidence by Nurain Takuma, which can help you launch all of your initiatives and objectives in the first quarter of 2023. I read this book, and it helped me tremendously in boosting my self-confidence. With clear instructions on how to develop and maintain the confidence you need to accomplish all of your goals, this unique book is [easy] to read through in a short amount of time. I strongly advise this book to everyone who is fed up with being unmotivated and afraid to go after their biggest dreams; you'll thank me later."- Oyegbade Aderayo

"Ultimate confidence is a complete package that everyone needs to kickstart a healthy, motivated lifestyle full of confidence to face and attract more growth and opportunities in all aspects of life." - Maimuna Suleiman

So, if you're ready to change your life and become the confident, resilient, and disciplined person you've always wanted to be, click the link below to get your copy of Ultimate Confidence today. 

Get it now!

That's all, folks. I cannot wait to hear what you think. Which one did you like the most? What would you like to have more or less of? Simply reply to this email. 

Have a wonderful week!

I appreciate you taking the time and trusting me with it.

Have a wonderful week!

Nurain.

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