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Today, we'll cover a powerful daily writing habit that'll make you dangerously articulate.
If you loved this video, you'll also love this recent 7-day writing course I put together that'll give you everything you need to write well: https://www.amugofinsights.org/
Also, I've recently put together a workshop that'll give you all the principles of clean & captivating writing: https://www.amugofinsights.org/session-6-the-principles-of-captivating-writing/
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The humanities & arts have always been a laughingstock in the world of employment. In this video I break down the three reasons humanities graduates struggle to build financially viable careers, and what to do about each one.
Speaking of which, I recently hosted workshop on the principles of Plain English and it'll teach you how to translate complex ideas into writing that lands. I had a ton of fun hosting this one, and now you can access it here:
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Most people forget what they read not because of a bad memory, but because they've been reading for information instead of understanding. In this video, we'll cover why this one shift that changes everything and teach you a note taking method to remember the important lessons from books.
Want to start taking Fieldnotes today?
I've built a Notion template designed around the Fieldnotes Method complete with a video tutorial showing you exactly how to use it. It's one of our most popular products. Get it here: https://www.rcwaldun.com/your-syntopicon
Want to go deeper?
We've just started a new series over at A Mug of Insights on Mortimer Adler's complete reading system. Get the full series every Monday here: https://www.amugofinsights.org/deep-reading-pt-1-the-reading-system-nobody-taught-you-at-school/
Understanding difficult books isn't an intelligence problem. In fact, it's a skill that needs to be practised. In this video, we'll cover the two fundamentals that unlock any text, no matter how complex.
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This week, we need to talk about self-help books and why people are obsessed with it, should you bother with them and a key reframe that'll change your relationship with these books.
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If you want a practical framework for integrating different flavours of reading into your busy life, my workshop: Design Your Lean TBR, shows you exactly how to build a reading diet that balances personal development with intellectual interests. Access it here: https://www.amugofinsights.org/session-4-is-live-lets-build-your-lean-tbr-q-a/
This week, we'll talk about a key skill that'll allow you to pursue multiple interests while ensuring depth + preventing burnout.
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Also, last week, we ran our first LIVE workshop on how to develop a Lean TBR to help you explore all the books you want to read without sacrificing your schedule. If you've resonated with this video, you'll definitely get a lot out of this workshop. You can now access it here: https://www.amugofinsights.org/session-4-is-live-lets-build-your-lean-tbr-q-a/
This week, we'll tackle why reading goals rarely work in our distracted world, and what to build instead. Also @KARATEbyJesse, love your work! :)
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And when you're ready to build your lean TBR, tune into our recent live workshop on how to design a system that redirects your energy into self-education: https://www.amugofinsights.org/session-4-is-live-lets-build-your-lean-tbr-q-a/
In today's video, we'll talk about why I'm only going to read 12 books in 2026 and why a lean reading list is a lot more impactful than a bloated one.
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Want to build your own Lean TBR? My members' workshop: Design Your Ideal TBR/Personal Curriculum, gives you the exact framework for finding the right books and reading them without overwhelming your life. This is where you can use the ideas in this video to plan practical reading plan. Access it here: https://www.amugofinsights.org/session-1-design-your-ideal-tbr-personal-cirriculm/"
Reading the classics doesn't have to be hard. In this week's video, I'll put on my English major hat and tackle a key reframe that'll help you read the classics with ease.
Want more exercises & mindsets to become a better reader? You can now get a free 7-day email course on deeper reading plus a weekly newsletter that takes you further. Sign up now at: https://www.amugofinsights.org/
Ready to read literature like an English major?
My members' workshop: The 5 Master Keys to Unlocking Difficult Literature, teaches you exactly what to look for in fiction, how to navigate complex texts, and how to build a lifelong love of reading. Access it here: https://www.amugofinsights.org/session-3-the-5-master-keys-to-unlocking-difficult-literature/
This week, we'll cover a simple journaling protocol that'll give you an accurate picture of how far you've come.
If you've enjoyed this video, now you can get these ideas & insights delivered to your inbox every Saturday! Sign up for a free subscription to A Mug of Insights here:
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Also, we've hosted a workshop on The Five Master Keys to Reading Difficult Fiction. If you want to strengthen your fiction reading muscles, check out the full workshop here:
https://www.amugofinsights.org/session-3-the-5-master-keys-to-unlocking-difficult-literature/
Thanks for hanging out with me this week, and I'll see you soon with more!
Robin
I'm back after a much needed Christmas/Birthday break, and today, we'll address a recurring issue that most fiction lovers fall into: they can't imagine what's happening in a novel, especially during long paragraphs of descriptions.
And this clip is a part of a workshop that I've recently hosted on https://www.amugofinsights.org/ title: The 5 Master Keys to Understanding Literature, and you can now watch the full workshop + demonstration here:
https://www.amugofinsights.org/session-3-the-5-master-keys-to-unlocking-difficult-literature/
Thank you for sticking around when I was taking a break, and starting from next week, we'll be back to posting weekly videos on how to bring back the pleasure & joy of reading and self-education! For now, you can keep up with all updates + new projects from my newsletter over at:
https://www.amugofinsights.org/
In this episode, we'll talk about how to start enjoying poetry with 3 simple steps! (Edit: YouTube didn't process an edit I did so I had to render it again!)
Also, now you can take this show with you with the new podcast feed:
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Most people struggle to find time and stick to a daily reading routine. So, in this week's episode, we'll give you a 2-step practical plan for making time & sticking with a daily reading goal.
Also, now you can take this show with you with the new podcast feed:
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Or wherever you get your podcasts!
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Thank you for all your amazing questions! This week, I scoured the community post section and offered my advice on how to start a book club, how to stop feeling intimidated by books, battling reading fatigue and more.
Also, now you can take this show with you with the new podcast feed:
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/a-mug-of-insights/id1758593840
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Sources mentioned in the video:
Don't let your TBR hold you hostage:
https://www.amugofinsights.org/do/
The two building blocks of a daily reading routine:
https://www.amugofinsights.org/1-2-read-dont-put-your-life-on-hold-to-read/
Want more food for thought and deeper insights for your reading life? Subscribe to my newsletter for free here for weekly bonuses and tips: https://www.amugofinsights.org/
Download the digital notebook I use to organise ideas for these episodes: https://www.rcwaldun.com/your-syntopicon
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Time stamps
00:00 Intro
01:24 Fiction vs. Non-Fiction
04:14 How To Start a Book Club
06:59 How Academics Read
10:33 Choosing Your Next Book
13:16 A Defence of Book Hoarding
17:12 Finding Like-Minded People
19:36 How To Approach Literary Theory
23:30 How Long Do I Read In A Day?
25:33 Stop Forgetting What You've Read
27:37 Should You Read Multiple Books From The Same Author?
29:44 Battling Reading Fatigue
32:42 Why Reading Intimidates Us
35:23 How To Read Literature As A Non-native Speaker
37:23 Does Speed Reading Impact Comprehension?
38:29 Is Pre-reading necessary?
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