I talk about reading slowly, taking notes, and applying the ideas. I started this channel because I was tired of the hustle culture of reading. Let's slow th…
16:512.8K views · 6mo ago · 16:51
Season 4 is officially here. Learn More About the Book Club Here After going through your recommendations (and there were a lot), I’ve curated a reading list designed to challenge us, stretch us, and deepen the way we read together. In this video, I’m announcing every book we’ll be working through this season—and giving a bit of insight into why each one made the cut.
18:544.6K views · 9mo ago · 18:54
This project was a little unhinged—in the best way. Over 31 days, I built my dream library from scratch. We ripped up carpet, built the bookcases by hand, ran electrical, and yes... we added a secret bookcase. This wasn’t just a remodel—it was a love letter to books, thinking deeply, and making a space that invites you to slow down.
Topics: Demolition · Building bookcases · Soundproofing, trim, and stain · Making a secret door · Flooring and lights · Rolling ladder
16:227.8K views · 10mo ago · 16:22
I’ve spent years setting reading goals that looked impressive on paper but left me feeling overwhelmed. This year, I’m taking a healthier path. I explain why focusing on total books read can quietly harm the reading life, especially for those of us who love challenging nonfiction. Then I offer the goals I’m using for 2026 and the eleven books from 2025 that helped me rethink everything.
Topics: 2026 reading goals · First reading goal · Second reading goal · Third reading goal · The Death of Ivan Ilyich · Henry V
15:302.7K views · 11mo ago · 15:30
Let's talk about how to remember everything you read. Okay, not everything--but the good stuff. I’ve tried every trick in the book to remember what I read—and the one that works isn’t about highlighting or taking notes. It’s about applying ideas. I’ll show how I take concepts off the page and into real life so that books don’t just get read—they get remembered.
Topics: The goal · How to Remember Everything You Read · Step 1 · Step 2 · Step 3 · Step 4
13:204.8K views · 11mo ago · 13:20
Try My Book Club FREE for 30 Days CHAPTERS Until next time, read slowly - take notes - apply the ideas. Eddy
Topics: Does reading get easier? · The bad news (community update) · This week's book recommendation
16:276.4K views · 12mo ago · 16:27
Speed reading causes me anxiety. In this episode, I talk about a simple motto that changed the way I read: Read slowly, take notes, apply the ideas. Most of us rush through books hoping the next one will fix what the last one didn’t. But real learning happens when we slow down and wrestle with one book at a time. I’ll share how I use pauses between books to reflect, and why action—not speed—is what makes a reader grow.
Topics: Read Slowly · Take Notes · Apply the ideas · Book recommendations
15:221.1K views · 1y ago · 15:22
Nietzsche once said, “Live dangerously.” But what did he mean by that? In this episode, I explore the heart of that idea—why safety can dull the human spirit, and how risk is tied to becoming who you are. I’ll share my own struggle with this concept and recommend a book that might help you take the next step toward a more honest, courageous life.
33:392.9K views · 1y ago · 33:39
I’m behind in my reading. Does that ever happen to you? Let’s chat about why it happens, how it messes with the brain, and how to get back on track without all the reader’s guilt and drama. READY TO GET MORE FROM YOUR BOOKS? Read with me here
Topics: Why we get behind as readers · Coffee Break · More reasons for getting behind · How reading affects us · Tips for getting back on track · A book recommendation
5:301.2K views · 1y ago · 5:30
I’ve learned that 10 minutes a day is enough to finish several great books each year. The trick is to stop dismissing those small windows of time as worthless. In this episode, I talk about why 10 minutes matters, how I make sure I’m always prepared to read by carrying a messenger bag with my book and supplies, and I give you an update on our growing reading community.
9:594K views · 1y ago · 9:59
In this episode, I begin a six-part series on Ralph Waldo Emerson’s journaling habits. Emerson didn’t see his journals as a place to record daily events—he saw them as a savings bank for ideas. I’ll explain what that means and why changing how you view your journal is the first step toward making it a tool for thinking. I’ll also share a book recommendation that can help you choose the right kind of notebook for this practice.
Topics: The Problem with Notebooks · The Knowledge Quote · What to Think and Write About · How to Think About Journals · Book Recommendation · Update from Life
15:23575 views · 1y ago · 15:23
2. Hit the “Back This Project” button. 3. Choose your reward level and gifts. 4. Click “Continue” and follow the instructions to finalize your pledge. Thank you so much for being part of this journey with me. I can’t wait to build Edgewater together!
Topics: The Kickstrater goal · Tier 1 gift · Tier 2 gift · Tier 3 gift · Tier 4 gift · Tier 5 gift
41:40359 views · 1y ago · 41:40
I got to interview J.D. Barker! He's the author selected by the Stoker family to write the prequel to Dracula. How cool is that?! He also co-authors books with James Patterson, and he has several stand alone novels, the newest being Something I keep Upstairs.
19:433.6K views · 1y ago · 19:43
Let's talk about how to read philosophy without going crazy. You can watch Emmelie's video here Philosophy isn’t written like a story or a textbook—it unfolds in a completely different way. In this episode, I’ll walk you through how I approach reading philosophy without going insane. I’ll share practical tips that have helped me stay grounded, even in the densest chapters.
Topics: Prose & Petticoats · Vocabulary · Philosophy Wanders · Made Up Terms · Pronouns are a Minefield · Words Structure an Argument
5:061.8K views · 1y ago · 5:06
I used to read a book and forget it days later. Then I realized the problem wasn’t my memory—it was how I was approaching the text. In this episode, I’ll explain why remembering is a choice, not a talent. I’ll show you how treating ideas like people you want to know will make them stick.
Topics: The trick · The problem · Why it works · This week's book recommendation
22:064.8K views · 1y ago · 22:06
I’m cutting through excuses like “I don’t have time,” “I’m not smart enough,” “I just need the perfect system.” Nope. What you really need is discipline, focus, and a willingness to get uncomfortable. I’m sharing 20 blunt tips that will kick you in the pants and help you finally take your learning seriously. If you’re tired of spinning your wheels, endlessly collecting books you’ll never read, and scrolling instead of studying—this one’s for you.
Topics: Why this video exists · No time · Reading aimlessly · Reread the hard stuff · Book hoarding · Perfect systems
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