Give me 16 minutes and I'll teach you how to read like a PRO

Ryan Holiday shares his rules for reading more effectively, emphasizing quality over quantity. He advocates carrying a book at all times and engaging with texts by writing in them, treating books as tools for conversation rather than precious objects. Holiday encourages reading while eating, avoiding news in favor of studying history and human nature, and rereading books to gain new insights. He advises against being a reading snob, suggesting that even popular books can offer value. Extracting key passages into a commonplace book is crucial for retention. Holiday also stresses the importance of abandoning bad books, seeking wisdom over facts, and always looking for the next book within the current one. He urges listeners to buy books that interest them and to share recommendations with others, promoting the value of bookstores and prefaces.