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May 2019
37m 27s

How can we get into the habit of reading...

Ali & Taimur Abdaal
About this episode
This week we discuss the challenges of developing a reading habit. Taimur shares his struggles with starting books and never finishing them, lamenting the small role of reading in his life. Ali offers some advice on how to read more regularly, and we share some book recommendations for listeners. Enjoy! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priva ... Show More
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