Classic Books

you are too busy to read
We live in a busy society. But I realized I’m not nearly as busy as I think I am. Hear me out.
There are plenty of times in the day when I appear busy. I’m doing something on my computer, waiting for an appointment, or checking things on my phone. I’m busy. But am I really? Could I use that time differently?
The biggest changes I made to fit reading into my schedule is less scrolling and pairing it with something else. You may not be able to read chapter after chapter, but you can probably read a few pages here and there. Even a few pages make a big difference.
What to do about it: Instead of picking up your phone when you’re waiting for something open a book. Even an audiobook is a great option. Just choose the book over socials, checking email, or clicking on news articles.
You can also pair reading with something else. Read a page while you wait for your coffee. Listen to an audiobook while you get ready for the day. Read while you wait for a meeting or appointment. Little slivers of time add up to chapters read every day.

Read shorter books
This might sound like cheating, but short books actually pair really well with longer reads—right now, for example, I’m reading a bunch of short books while also reading the tome that is Cryptonomicon. It‘s rewarding to make progress in a short book while progressing through a larger one.

🌿📘 Classic books are timeless mirrors of the human heart. They whisper lessons about courage, kindness, love, and loss — lessons that still hold true today. Every page carries the voice of a generation that lived, dreamed, and hoped just like we do.

If you could recommend one classic everyone must read at least once, what would it be? 💬