1. Quit More Books

It doesn't take long to figure out if something is worth reading. Skilled writing and high-quality ideas stick out.

As a result, most people should probably start more books than they do. This doesn't mean you need to read each book page by page. You can skim the table of contents, chapter titles, and subheadings. Pick an exciting section and dive in for a few pages. Maybe flip through the book and glance at any bolded points or tables. You'll have a reasonable idea of how good it is in ten minutes.

Then comes the crucial step: Quit books quickly and without guilt or shame.