Do Books Actually Make You Smarter?

Reading isn’t enough. People love to say that books make you smarter, but that’s only true if you do something with what you read. In this episode, I’ll talk about how to read for knowledge in a way that actually improves your life. I’ll also share some key decisions I’ve made as a reader to sharpen my understanding, including lessons from my study of Macbeth. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - How You Read Matters 4:25 - Make the Text Your Own 9:15 - The Reader's Choice 13:08 - Announcements IMPORTANT LINKS: * * * * 📚 Visit my bookstore: https://edgewaterbookstore.com/ 📝 — Subscribe to my Newsletter Letter — https://www.thereadwellpodcast.com/ne... 🎉 — Join My Book Club — https://thereadwellpodcast.com/book-c... * * * * Until next time, read slowly - take notes - apply the ideas. -Eddy