Take 10!
Tim Richardson
The Power of the Pause/Exceptional Service keynotes, workshops, and panel discussion facilitator. Speaker, author, husband, father, outdoor enthusiast, and aspiring jazz pianist.
10 x 365 = 12
10 minutes
365 days
12 books
That’s right, if we read on average for 10 minutes a day, in a year’s time we will have finished 12 books.
If you have been following my writing or speaking journey, you know that I am a big proponent of regular reading. I encourage my audience members to read six personal or professional development books as well as six books for pleasure each year. The development related books help contribute to your career and life success and the personal reading is a great way to relax. There are also health benefits related to pleasure reading.
But I can hear your objections already.
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We’re too busy to read. We are worn out after a long day of work. We read too many emails, reports, and other work-related documents. We just don’t have time. When I ask audience members why people don’t read, the most frequent answer is “I don’t have enough time”.
What if you could find just 10 minutes daily to read? Surely there is time for that!
In only 10 minutes daily, you could read 12 books in a year. Add another 10 minutes and you’re at 18 books in a year.
But maybe you need to start more slowly. That’s OK! Challenge yourself to read for 5 minutes every day before you go to sleep for a month instead of scrolling on your phone. Not only will the shift away from your screen’s blue light improve your sleep, but you will also begin to develop the habit of regular reading. Or maybe you can start your day by reading first thing in the morning.
Habits are hard to build and harder to break. It’s important to build good habits like reading into your regular routine. Sometimes the easiest way is by starting small and building up from there.
Remember: 10 minutes X 365 days = 12 books a year.
Comment on your reading habits and favorite books below!
President, On the Mark Strategies
10 个月Thanks for this reminder, Tim Richardson As usual, you are spot-on. I learned a long time ago that "leaders are readers." It is such a critical habit to develop and maintain. One of the best ways to grow personally and professionally is spend time reading. #leadership #reading #growth
Counselling Psychologist and Homoeopathic Consultant
10 个月Totally agree with you Tim Richardson . Nothing better than reading to expand our knowledge and critical thinking
Creative & Innovative Leader, Non Profit Pro, Speaker/Trainer/Facilitator
10 个月Love this Tim!
Legal Administrator at Kennerly, Montgomery & Finley, P.C.
10 个月Tim Richardson, your recommendation is spot on and the sooner people are able to find the ten minutes, the easier it becomes. The military has been promoting professional reading from the top down. Each year the Chief of Staff of the Air Force sends out updates to their recommended reading list. I wish I had picked up on this earlier in my military career but it also applies across all careers. Thank you.
Virtual Executive Assistant at Best Virtual Assistants
10 个月Reading our Pastor's new book right now!