Yesterday

5 questions that can save you from a bad purchase

Sometimes we buy things that we later regret: a new sweater that's already falling apart, or a thrifted "vintage" vase that turns out to be a mass-produced dupe. In the moment, it's difficult to resist the temptation of making a purchase. But with a few pointed questions, you can ... Show More

17m 34s

Aug 20

Dear Life Kit: Should I put my life on hold for my partner?

In this edition of Dear Life Kit, more wisdom from our vast archives to help you figure out: -Whether you can refuse a gift -If you should move in with your partner if they're not ready-How to feel like an actual "graduated" grown-upSend us your own Dear Life Kit questions at npr ... Show More

16m 41s

Aug 18

Your perfectionism isn't a problem -- if you know how to use it

Are you a 'Parisian perfectionist'? How about a 'messy perfectionist'? Psychotherapist Katherine Morgan Schafler believes there are 5 kinds of perfectionists in the world. Find out which one you are with our quiz. This episode originally published January 30, 2023.Follow us on In ... Show More

21m 19s

Mar 2017

How To Read Faster with Jim Kwik

Are you overloaded with too much to read and not enough time? In this episode, I give you the tools you need to read faster and retain more than you ever thought possible. If you haven't already join our Private Facebook Community: www.kwikbrain.com Don't to forget to Subscribe & ... Show More

17m 14s

Nov 2018

Ep 158: The life-changing magic of clearing your unread shelf

If you have a gigantic pile of books that you own but haven’t yet read looming somewhere in your house, today's guest Whitney Conard totally gets you. Anne is chatting with Whitney about the Instagram endeavor #TheUnreadShelfProject, saying goodbye to reading shame, the right and ... Show More

56m 28s

May 2021

How to Read More (Ep. 21)

We talk about some of the ways we've been reading and listening to more books lately, even while keeping up with busy schedules.This week’s episode is sponsored by:CuriosityStream (+ Nebula!): CuriosityStream is the best place on the internet for high-quality documentaries, and i ... Show More

1h 10m

Feb 2024

Read a short book

How to get out of a reading slumpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4m 58s

Mar 2022

Your 2500 books

How to figure out what's worth reading Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</ ... Show More

5m 25s

Dec 2018

How to Detox the E-books on your Device (#35)

Following on from Episode 3 about decluttering your books, this week Shelina gives you a couple of great tips on how to deal with ebook clutter. ------------------ Learn more about the Decluttr Me Services – www.decluttrme.com Follow Decluttr Me on Social Media Facebook – www.fac ... Show More

7m 8s

Apr 2017

439. Reading Books to Learn English

This episode is all about books. I’m going to recommend some self-study books for learning English, talk about the value of reading books in English and then go through some of the books which I have in a pile on my desk and talk to you about them - just to inspire you to do s ... Show More

1h 9m

Jun 2023

Book Club: Must Reads

We’ve gotten a ton of requests for book recommendations, so this week I’ve dedicated an entire episode to talking about my favorites. Fiction, essays, short stories, and the books that have influenced my own writing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch ... Show More

26 m

May 2019

How to Easily Read a Book a Week

Episode 587 - Want to read more and faster with very minimal effort? Here is my secret hack on how to read 2-3x fast so that you can easily read more books! Feeling stuck? It's time to take back control. If you're ready to master your mind and create real, lasting ch ... Show More

9m 1s

Want To Read More Books? Here's How