Invest in Yourself: How to Read More Books (Even If You're Lazy)
The best investment you can make is in your own brain. Here is how an Audible subscription and a clever bedtime hack helped me read dozens of books a year.
If you want to invest in yourself, my number one tip is dead simple: read. That's it, just read books. And no, I don't mean scrolling social media or trashy novellas, but solid non-fiction books that teach you how the world actually works.
For years, I had the best intentions of buying physical books and promising myself I'd read them, but as life got busier, finding quiet time to sit down with a paperback became impossible. The books just sat on the shelf gathering dust.
But a few years ago, I discovered a game-changer: audiobooks. Now, I easily get through a book a week (dozens a year) by learning how to read more books during the 'gap' times of my life—like riding my bike, mowing the lawn, washing dishes, or drifting off to sleep.
My absolute favourite way to listen is via an Audible Australia subscription. The mobile app is simple, convenient, and gives you instant access to the best self improvement audiobooks and biographies on the planet. I pay for a yearly plan (about $329 AUD), which works out way cheaper than buying books individually.
If you want to upgrade your brain, give audiobooks a whirl. Right now, you can get a trial offer and start listening on your commute.
Here's another handy tip: I often wake up too early and find myself tossing and turning in bed. Instead of getting annoyed, I pop on a Bluetooth sleep mask/headphones and listen to books on economics, history, or science. I set the sleep timer for 15 or 30 minutes, so even if I fall back asleep, I don't miss much and it stops my brain from racing about daily stresses.
Here is the exact sleep mask and headphone combo I've been using every single night for the last year. It's a lifesaver for blocking out morning light and streetlights, too.
