This is the Read to Lead podcast, episode 539. Hello there. Welcome back to another episode of the

Read to Lead podcast where we explore strategies and insights to maximize your reading experience and your personal development.

I'm Jeff your host, and today we're diving into an intriguing topic, at least I think it is,

that can transform the way you approach your reading. It's called interleaving books.

If you ever found yourself stuck with a book that just didn't seem to be going anywhere,

you pick it up, hoping to power through the book, but instead it feels like you're waiting

through molasses, for example? Well, we've all been there, and it can be incredibly frustrating,

especially when you have a pile of unread books waiting for you. Those books on the shelf

that call your name every time you walk

by and you feel that little tinge of guilt. But what if I told you there's a way to keep your

reading momentum going without abandoning books altogether? Well, that's where the idea of

interleaving books comes in. It's a concept that suggests reading multiple books at the same time. I would say three to five is best.

And switching between them regularly to keep things fresh and exciting is the way to go. This isn't

about multitasking, though. It's about maximizing engagement and your motivation. So let's

explore how this works and why it might be just what you need to reignite your love for reading.

Well, let's first acknowledge why we sometimes hit a wall with our reading.

There are several reasons.

Some books are dense, requiring more cognitive effort to understand, while others might be a bit dry or less engaging than we hoped.

These hurdles can make reading feel like a chore rather than the joyful thing it's supposed to be.

And when we encounter these challenges, our motivation can take a hit.

At times, you might decide that a book isn't worth finishing, and that's perfectly okay,

but other times this dip in motivation

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