How to Make Reading Feel Less Like a Chore

Give yourself permission to quit

Thomas Oppong
3 min readFeb 3, 2023

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Reading is essential for a good life; it opens us to a world of knowledge, new ideas and experiences. It’s also a great way to relax and escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

“You must find time for reading, or surrender yourself to self-chosen ignorance,” says Confucius, a Chinese philosopher.

Making reading a lifelong habit is a life-changing experience.

However, for many people, reading can feel like a chore.

Whether reading to learn a new skill or just a book you picked up to read before bed, it can be hard to make reading feel like an enjoyable activity.

Reading can often feel like a tedious and overwhelming chore, especially if you are reading a book that doesn’t interest you. It can be challenging to stay engaged and motivated.

But reading doesn’t have to be a dreaded experience.

Reading life-changing books is the smartest thing you can do for personal growth. By immersing yourself in the pages of inspiring works, you can gain clarity about where you’re going and how to get there.

Books can provide insight, wisdom, and guidance and can be a great source of inspiration. Not only do they allow us…

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Thomas Oppong

Making the wisdom of great thinkers instantly accessible. As seen on Forbes, Inc. and Business Insider. For my popular essays, go here: https://thomasoppong.com