How Many Books Should You Read Before Taking Action
You might often see a lot of book recommendation on Medium and might get excited to read them all. But be aware, Reading a lot of books is a trap.
It’s just Productive Procrastination. You feel like you’re actually winning in life, whereas you aren’t making any progress. But it’s also true that you can’t just learn everything by doing.
Because, that would be a very lengthy process. Trial and Error is a lengthy process and that’s why you need a combination of Reading and Experience to actually win by taking actions.
Lucky for you the Legened of self-improvement has already prescribed an ideal number for you to win in life by reading less.
Brian Tracy. The legendary author of over 75+ self-improvement books has actually answered this question in a interview.
The Ideal Combination
If you want to learn about anything read only 3 books on that topic. That will ensure that you don’t have enough information that leads to Analysis Paralysis.
But you have 70% of the information you require to actually have a headstart at the thing you want to learn.
So, For example you want to learn Copywriting. Then only read 3 books on Copywriting and go and take action on those lessons. This will make sure that you’re applying the tried and tested principles of copywriting and learning from your mistakes and experiences along the way too.
3 Books + Action Taking is The Perfect Combination You Need
