In this episode of The Read Well Podcast, I’m cutting through the excuses lifelong learners love to tell themselves—“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.

This isn’t about making you feel good. It’s about getting honest.

Hit play if you’re ready for a reality check.

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In this week's episode, I’m sharing why The Death of Ivan Ilych by Leo Tolstoy is one of the most powerful things I’ve ever read. It’s only 53 pages, but it forced me to rethink how I’m living, what I’m chasing, and whether I’m being honest with myself.

We’ll break down what this book is really about (spoiler: it’s not just death), how it gets under your skin, and why it might be the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed.

💡 In this video, you'll learn:

• What makes The Death of Ivan Ilych a manual for living authentically
• How Tolstoy captures the lies we tell ourselves
• Why I bought 100 copies of this book and created a course around it

📚 Want to read this with me?

This November, I’m teaching a 30-day live course on The Death of Ivan Ilych.

🎉🔗 Link to reserve your seat: https://pages.thereadwellpodcast.com/products/30-day-deep-reading-course

We’ll read slowly together, take deep notes, and build a personal system for lifelong learning. It’s part reading group, part note-taking workshop, and part life reset.

📦 What’s Included in the Course:

• A physical copy of the book
• A custom Edgewater reading journal
• A handcrafted bookmark
• 14 live reading sessions + 4 instructional workshops
• Full access to recordings for 1 year
• And a chance to support the launch of Edgewater Bookstore

Only 500 seats available.

🎉🔗 Link to reserve your seat: https://pages.thereadwellpodcast.com/products/30-day-deep-reading-course

Let’s read slowly, take notes, and apply the ideas -- together.

-Eddy

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As a kid, I used to read by flashlight under my covers—completely absorbed, completely amazed. Somewhere along the way, I traded that sense of wonder for utility. In this episode, I talk about what happened and how to get it back. I’ll share one book that lit the fire again and offer a few tips for reclaiming a deeper, more joyful experience of reading.

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IMPORTANT LINKS:
🛍️ - Visit my Bookstore Online - https://edgewaterbookstore.com/

📝 - Join my Newsletter Letter for weekly tips on reading deeply - https://www.thereadwellpodcast.com/newsletter

📚 - Join The Read Well Book Club: https://thereadwellpodcast.com/book-club/