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Andy Youings's avatar

That's fascinating and I can totally relate the audio book thing - my mind is constantly wandering unless I'm reading the pages. The old ways are the best, it seems!

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David Robson's avatar

Thank you Andy! Still trying to train my attention with audiobooks, but there’s nothing like the feel (and smell!) of a physical book.

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Melissa Hogenboom's avatar

So insightful, I listen to a lot of audiobooks and find that I have to go back to the start of the chapter as my mind wanders so much, but it's one of the main ways I can get through books, and thankssss for the mention. M x x

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David Robson's avatar

Yeah, I’m the same with audiobooks, they’re often so much more convenient but it’s easy to get distracted! X

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Alex & Books's avatar

Thank you for the mention David and this article was wonderful!

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David Robson's avatar

Thank you 🙏 🙏 🙏

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Alanna Krenshaw's avatar

Fascinating post, thank you! I struggle focusing when I read physical books, but if I pair an audiobook while driving, and repeat what I learned to at least one person, I retain the information forever.

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David Robson's avatar

Thank you for reading! I agree, repeating what you’ve discovered to someone else is one of the best ways of memorising new material.

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