
Most people stop learning after school. They read for entertainment and wonder why life stays on repeat. In this episode, Freeman and JP show you how intentional reading compresses decades into days, helps you think better, and gives you practical tools you can apply immediately.What you’ll learn:Why passive reading keeps you stuckHow to choose books that match your goalsA simple system for active reading, note taking, and applying lessonsReal book recs that changed our livesHow to build a daily reading habit that actually sticksIntro — 0:00–1:31Welcome — 1:36–2:27Topic Setup — 2:28–4:59Why Reading Matters — 4:59–5:41Book Examples — 5:21–8:41Practical Context (Audio/books/tools) — 8:41–10:11Reading Preferences & Timing — 10:57–11:05Step 1: Purpose-Aligned Books — 11:06–12:28Bonus Insight (Biographies as Mentors) — 12:29–13:45Step 2: Read Actively — 14:12–15:00Step 3: Make it a Habit — 15:02–16:05Bonus Step: Revisit & Apply — 16:11–16:51Current Reads — 17:59–18:26Plug Bites (Jim Rohn) — 18:52–20:33Plug Bites (G.R.R. Martin) — 20:40–21:36Outro — 21:37–22:29Subscribe for new episodes every Thursday at 7 PM GMT.Like, share, and tag a friend who needs a reading reset.Follow us on Instagram: @theunplugpodcastListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/09N8c4Cfam0SYnnqjt2HS4Freeman’s Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freeman_richardsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freeman_richardsJP’s Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnjppatrick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejohnjppatrickMusic from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/inaudio - Cold Cinema- The VoidCold CinemaNavra Maza Navsacha 2