We all know this: to succeed in business, you need to constantly acquire new skills. Personally, I’m always on the lookout for new books to find that one gem that will boost my success. The only problem: time. So, I created a routine and developed a tool to organize my reading, so I can finish one business book a week.
Prioritizing reading
The key to reading one book per week lies in prioritization and organization. In the past, I’d start a book, and after a few days without reading, I’d forget where I left off, which discouraged me. As a result, I’d stop reading, and when I finally managed to motivate myself weeks later, I had to start over...
I could have the best business books and the most famous entrepreneur books, but it didn’t make a difference. Whether I started The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey, The Personal MBA by Josh Kaufman, The One Thing by Gary Keller, or Zero to One by Peter Thiel, I’d lose track and never finish a single one.
That’s why I created my digital library, BookFlow, using Notion, which allows me to easily organize my books by genre, author, etc., and categorize them based on their reading status: read, to read, or in progress. This helps me stay organized and know exactly where I stand in my reading list.
Tracking My Progress
Another key aspect of my method is tracking my progress. With BookFlow, jI can easily see where I left off in each book and how many pages are left to read. This helps me stay motivated and set realistic goals for each week. Even if I don’t read for a few days, there’s no risk of forgetting where I am. And since BookFlow is based on Notion, I can access it from my phone or iPad as well.
Collecting Impactful Quotes
Have you ever read a passage or sentence in a book that really resonated with you, and you wanted to remember it to refer to later, but when you need it, you can’t recall which book it was in? I’ve been there too!
One of the most rewarding aspects of reading is discovering sentences that truly resonate with us. With BookFlow, I’ve integrated a quote collector where I can save all the impactful lines I come across during my readings. This allows me to keep track of the ideas that have made an impression and easily revisit them later. So, when I want to revisit an important passage or remind myself of a business concept I need, I can quickly check it out and no longer waste hours searching for the information.
Organizing My Notes and Thoughts
Finally, I also take the opportunity to organize my notes and reflections for each book I read. I can easily jot down my ideas, thoughts, and key takeaways, which helps me better absorb and understand the book's content. This makes my reading more interactive and allows me to get the most out of each book.
Conclusion
If you aspire to excel in the business world, continuous learning is not only crucial but essential. My method of reading one business book per week is not just a routine; it's a strategy that has propelled me to new heights of success. By prioritizing reading and organizing myself with BookFlow, I’ve been able to turn each reading session into an opportunity for learning and growth.
Whether you aim to grow your business, improve your leadership skills, or explore new horizons in entrepreneurship, an organized approach to reading can make all the difference. With BookFlow, you have access to a powerful tool that helps you track your progress, collect inspiring quotes, organize your notes and reflections, and easily navigate through your readings. It's worth taking a look!