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I had a habit of doing this with self-help books and business books as well. It’s too easy to turn the page and read the next insightful tip, without stopping to really think about or try what you’ve read. The creators of these lists or books aren’t are at fault—we can only blame our own hyper-indulgence of knowledge. We’re so infatuated with the idea of learning something, we don’t take the time to really learn it. If you feel the same way I do, here’s one (and only one) piece of advice for you. It’s a simple act that’s made a universe of difference for me lately:

Learning in moderation.

When you find yourself saying “that’s a really great idea, I should try that,” stop reading. Pick one thing from that list of fifteen. Don’t worry about finishing the rest of the book. Try it. Practice it, repeat it, until it becomes routine. Remind yourself to consciously think about it on a regular basis. When you make that one item a habit, you can come back to the source and learn something else. Then, every time you practice the new thing, you’ll be reminded to keep practicing all the old ones. Moderation is key.The more we try to learn everything, the more we learn nothing.

51 ways to change your life — jackcheng.com (via tungjacob)