Take Bill Gates' advice on how to read more books.

I've reached a stage in my life where nothing makes me happier than curling up with a good book and reading for several hours. But this was not always the case. I struggled to find the time, energy, and inspiration to sit down on the sofa and read the first page most of the time.

So, how did I go from being a reluctant reader to a voracious reader in such a short period of time? The answer is to adopt the habits of avid readers like Bill Gates and then put them into practice in my own life.

So, here are a few tips to help you read more frequently. Each of these revelations improved my life, and I'm convinced they will do the same for you.

Decide on a format.

There are numerous options for reading new novels. You can get one for your Kindle, listen to one on Audible, or borrow one from your local library. It makes no difference how you read. All you have to do now is discover a structure that works for you and then figure out how to incorporate it into your daily routine.

In the afternoons, I enjoy going for a walk. So each day, while walking about my neighborhood for many hours, I'll listen to an audiobook. It is, after all, a fantastic way to get some exercise while also learning something new.

Make room in your calendar for extra reading. For example, by viewing one less episode of your favorite TV show in the evenings, you may read for half an hour.

You'll be far more likely to keep a daily reading habit and read more books if you select a reading style that you enjoy.

Make a list of what you want to remember in the margins.

This is a method that has eternally changed my life. Why? Because it has aided me in effectively comprehending and applying the knowledge and lessons from each book. Bill Gates said it best:

"Are you taking in new knowledge and sort of linking it to the knowledge you already have, especially if it's a nonfiction book?" Taking notes allows me to make sure I'm actually thinking about what's in there."

I utilize the margins in all of my novels to ponder any concepts that are raised. I've written thorough notes in the margins of Ryan Holiday's book, The Obstacle Is The Way, on how to apply Stoicism to my life.

Consider the thoughts and ideas that the author is attempting to express whenever you read a book. What motivates you about them? What can you take away from the book that you can use in your daily life?

Finish what you've begun.

It's much easier to read every book until the conclusion when you're truly passionate about a certain book or author.And, of course, finishing a book means you're less likely to have any knowledge gaps about the subject.

"It isn't until you stop learning that you begin to grow old." Every book teaches me something new or changes the way I look at things." Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft

Make an effort to comprehend all you read. Read each book until the conclusion and take pleasure in learning more about a particular subject or being inspired to think differently.

It's true that certain books are more pleasurable than others. However, if you make an effort to finish what you start, you'll learn about new topics at a rate you never imagined possible.

Recognize the Situation.

Knowledge is something I prefer to think of as a jigsaw puzzle. When you integrate a range of concepts and ideas, you might gain a far better understanding of a subject. As Bill Gates once put it:

"It's so much easier to keep rich incremental knowledge." It's intimidating at first, but once you get a sense of the magnitude, all of these parts fall into place."

Meditations by Marcus Aurelius is one of my favorite books. In order to obtain a better understanding of the Roman empire, I frequently watch documentaries and read books about it in my leisure time.

You can follow suit. Investigate the background and history of a book you admire to have a better understanding of its setting. If you enjoy fiction books about war, for example, learning more about WW2 and other historical events is surely a good place to start.

You may easily implement Bill Gates' techniques right now. Making notes, understanding the context, and selecting a reading format that works for you are all good places to start.

And if you can do all of that on a daily basis, you'll find yourself reading far more books than you ever imagined. So, what do you have to lose?

Begin right now.