How to get yourself to read more: Kavin Bharti Mittal's trick is browsing 20 pages a day
The Hike Messenger founder reads about 19-20 books by the end of the year.
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Hike Messenger founder Kavin Bharti Mittal
Read more: That is always a good goal to have. A benchmark of 20 pages a day is an effective way of getting to that goal says Kavin Bharti Mittal. The Hike Messenger founder stepped up on his reading last year, setting himself a goal of reading at least 20 pages a day.
He’d read about 19-20 books by the end of the year. “Assuming 400 pages per book x 19/365 = 20.82 pages per day. My guess is I’m either up or down 10-15 per cent. On good days, I’ve devoured half a book. On not so good days, 20 serves as a good minimum benchmark,” he shared via a tweet.
His reading list was a mix of books on the lives of founders, some re-reads and some that he found “incredibly insightful. Some work, some play, some about life, some about all of them & more”. And the last category was deep reads, books he’s still only halfway through.
“I’ve been yearning to get deeper into Ancient Hindu scriptures. Last year, I picked up an English translation of The Upanishads by Eknath Easwaran,” he tweeted. That, and “Cosmic Consciousness: A Study in the Evolution of the Human Mind. Incredibly deep and potent. Only for those insatiably curious about the mind and its historical development.”
Mystery, Thriller, Memoir: A Look At The Best Audiobooks Of 2018 On iTunes
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This year Apple Books was launched as a new app, making it effortless for its smartphone and tab users to discover and enjoy books and audiobooks. Here is a list of the best audiobooks of 2018 from iTunes.
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This year Apple Books was launched as a new app, making it effortless for its smartphone and tab users to discover and enjoy books and audiobooks. Here is a list of the best audiobooks of 2018 from i..
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'An American Marriage' is an explosive love story about a marriage interrupted. He is a young executive and she is an artist on the brink of an exciting career. They are settling into the routine of their life together, when they are ripped apart by circumstances neither could have imagined.
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'An American Marriage' is an explosive love story about a marriage interrupted. He is a young executive and she is an artist on the brink of an exciting career. They are settling into the routine of ..
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How can we protect ourselves from nuclear war, ecological cataclysms and technological disruptions? What can we do about the epidemic of fake news? '21 Lessons for the 21st Century' takes us on a journey through today’s most urgent issues. It emphasises on the challenge of maintaining our collective and individual focus in the face of constant and disorienting change.
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Catherine Steadman’s debut novel 'Something in the Water' is a psychological thriller around a perfect couple Erin and Mark in their honeymoon on a tropical island. While scuba diving in the crystal blue sea, they find something in the water, something that could change their lives forever.
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Catherine Steadman’s debut novel 'Something in the Water' is a psychological thriller around a perfect couple Erin and Mark in their honeymoon on a tropical island. While scuba diving in the crystal ..
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'Long Road to Mercy' narrates the heart-pounding story of Atlee Pine, an FBI agent with special skills assigned to the remote wilds of the southwestern United States who must confront a new threat… and an old nightmare.
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'Long Road to Mercy' narrates the heart-pounding story of Atlee Pine, an FBI agent with special skills assigned to the remote wilds of the southwestern United States who must confront a new threat… a..
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'Becoming' is an intimate and inspiring memoir by the former first lady of the United States, Michelle Obama. She invites readers into her world, chronicling the experiences that have shaped her — from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago to her years as an executive balancing the demands of motherhood and work, to her time spent at the world’s most famous address.
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'Becoming' is an intimate and inspiring memoir by the former first lady of the United States, Michelle Obama. She invites readers into her world, chronicling the experiences that have shaped her — fr..
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Dare to Lead-Leadership is not about titles and wielding power. A leader is anyone who takes responsibility for recognising the potential in people and ideas, and has the courage to develop that potential. The author uses research, stories, and examples to answer leadership questions that readers expect and love.
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'Girl, Wash Your Face'-Do you suspect that everyone else has life figured out and you don’t have a clue? If so, author Rachel Hollis has something to tell you: that’s a lie. She exposes the 20 lies and misconceptions that too often hold us back from living joyfully and productively.
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'Girl, Wash Your Face'-Do you suspect that everyone else has life figured out and you don’t have a clue? If so, author Rachel Hollis has something to tell you: that’s a lie. She exposes the 20 lies a..
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With 'Calypso', author David Sedaris sets his formidable powers of observation towards middle age and mortality. The stories are indeed funny. But much of the comedy here is born out of those moments when your own body betrays you and you realise that the story of your life is made up of more past than future.
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With 'Calypso', author David Sedaris sets his formidable powers of observation towards middle age and mortality. The stories are indeed funny. But much of the comedy here is born out of those moments..
