Weiting's 2022 Reading Journey

Back in December 2021, I wrote about the books I read throughout the 2021 year. 

Now, I'm aiming to double that amount by reading at least 24 books in 2022. Anything more than that is a fantastic stretch goal - even better.

Remember, I have a hard time focusing on text, videos, and audio for an extended period of time. I have been more of a learn-by-doing human.

My strategy:

1. By learning to read faster while maintaining what I read.

2. By having different modes of reading available at any given time: Audible, Hardcopy, and/or Kindle so that I can pull one out at any given time.

3. By carving out an environment in the daily schedule to be intentional about learning. This means not only the time, but also the space.

January 2, 2023 update:

The goal of 24 books was unsuccessful. Once I returned back to work in Q3-Q4 of 2022, the pressure of performing at work and at home took the entirety of my focus. I didn't spend a lot of time taking care of my own learning this time around. Hence, I didn't finish a single book in the second half of the year. 

I started books but I didn't end up finishing them. I had "free time" but it ended up being consumed by continuous social media browsing because my brain just turned off. I thought about picking up headphones and listening to that audiobook when baby Kian is sleeping. That swift thought turned into "Nevermind, let me just take a breath and browse Reddit". Unfortunately, I did it again and again and again.

It's unhealthy and that's what I'm trying to change in 2023. 

Nevertheless, I did finish a total of 13 fantastic books that have given me new perspective on life. That's still something to be proud of!