[CTQ Smartcast] The secret behind great reading habits, with J Ramanand

J Ramanand is the co-founder of Choose To Thinq, and an avid reader, quizzer and quizmaster. Over time he has become super interested in how habits are formed (and guides companies and individuals in doing the same). Recently, he and a bunch of other CTQ members, notched up a 1000-day reading streak.

In this Smartcast conversation with CTQ's Omkar Yarguddi, we explore the secrets behind what Ramanand has learnt about forming habits that last.

 
 

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J Ramanand is an avid reader, quizzer and quizmaster, and someone who is interested in how habits are formed. Recently he even notched up a 1000-day reading streak, along with others. This Smartcast conversation with CTQ's Omkar Yarguddi will help you pick up tools you will need to build great habits of your own.

 

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In this Smartcast, Ramanand gives his tips that worked for him, which you would find useful if starting with a new habit.

Some things we spoke about

  • Habits that adults can pick up from children

  • Habits Ramanand would like to pick up in 2021

  • Habits you wish you’d picked up sooner in life

A Tip from our guest

Start a smaller version of your habit. For example, if you want to start reading, you don’t have to start with a book. Start small with reading a newspaper cartoon, or an article.

Links to ideas, books and sites mentioned in the Smartcast

  • CTQ Compounds is a special CTQ offering which helps you get going with some great habits across reading, being future-ready, leadership, knowing the Arts, and more.

  • Infinite Zounds - A blog by Ramanand where he posted one quiz question everyday.

If you enjoyed this topic, watch our conversation on What Should Go In Your Book-Reading Diet.

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