How to Read Hard Books

In your journey through great literature, you’ll meet hard books. Philosophy, fiction, poetry -whatever it is, they’ll challenge you well. Sometimes too well. It’s easy to get frustrated. No matter how hard you try, you can’t understand what they’re saying. Maybe it’s something new. Maybe the writing is cryptic and confusing. Maybe their ideas go deeper than you can handle. This 2-part strategy lets you reach the end of any hard book, but also understand it better. It’s not easy. It’s not quick. But the reward in wisdom is so worth it. Join Me on X TIMESTAMPS 00:00-00:40 Beat Hard Books 00:40-1:08 Harsh Truth 1:08-1:42 The Solution (Step 1) 1:42-3:32 Why This Works 3:32-4:37 The Solution (Step 2) 4:37-5:22 Build a Frame 5:22-5:56 Define an Outline 5:56-6:57 How I Avoid Burnout 6:57-7:47 It Only Gets Better