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Every productivity article says the same thing: “successful people read 50 books a year.” You’ve tried. You’ve failed. You’ve felt guilty.
Here’s the problem: the advice assumes you have 30-60 minutes of focused, screen-based reading time per day. Most people don’t. But most people DO have 30-60 minutes of audio-compatible time — commuting, walking, cooking, cleaning.
You don’t lack discipline. You lack the right format. Reading requires:
Listening requires:
You already have a listening habit — you listen to music, podcasts, or nothing during your commute. The habit exists. You just need to fill it with the right content.
audiclip turns your saved articles into a daily podcast.
The habit loop:
After 2-3 weeks, it’s automatic. You don’t “decide” to listen any more than you “decide” to brush your teeth.
A listening habit of 20 minutes/day:
You don’t need to read 50 books. You need 20 minutes of headphones.
Stop trying to read. Start listening.