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How Reading Can Change Your Life

7.2K views · Jul 18, 2026 · People & Blogs

Comments · 91

  • @justanybody2804 · 2 months ago

    im a recently single mom. today i noticed that your regular videos about books have made me feel calmer, and help me to transport myself to a more happier place - the book world. thank you, Randy.

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  • @panagiotatsouchnika9098 · 2 months ago

    Greetings from Greece Literate Texan. The best sign-off by the way.<br>What makes your videos so powerful is that you are sincere, caring for people. Nothing to sell. Thank you

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  • @kcc879 · 2 months ago

    as a middle to high school teacher, trying to get kids to read is almost impossible. They don&apos;t seem to care that they can&apos;t read and parents don&apos;t seem to be helping them either. These parents are poor readers themselves. But they all miss the point of reading and it&apos;s why I watch your videos. Keep up the good work.

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  • @beagsfan · 2 months ago

    Hey Randy, your channel has been very useful in helping me re-establish my reading habit. Any day I watch a video of yours I end up reading for over an hour. Thanks!

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  • @Ge0rge0hweII · 2 months ago

    Greetings from Northern Ireland. Love your channel lad....

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  • @DavidSchmidt-USA · 2 months ago

    Soft-study (reading) will ultimately change your perception of reality.... I can&apos;t wait 😊

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  • @philosophysique · 3 weeks ago

    I really liked the part about mentors and finding them anywhere and anytime. You can pick from the greatest minds that have lived. What a treasure trove of knowledge

  • @Sandi-PH · 2 months ago

    I’m a big believer in compound interest! And you’re right about our minds expanding!

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  • @sohaylafarah4 · 1 month ago

    Don’t forget to tell us what you think of the Cairo Trilogy. Naguib Mahfouz is my favorite writer, and I believe the Nobel Prize was honored by having Naguib Mahfouz receive it.

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  • @son_o_day · 2 months ago

    Hi Randy, just want to leave a comment for you. You’ve become one of my favourite youtubers over the last couple weeks, i’ll put your videos on like a podcast and listen to it while I’m working or driving. Your videos are really informative, easy to listen to and maybe even a bit addictive haha I’ve started reading a habit the last couple weeks, and I don’t know if it’s a real thing but my sleep has actually improved and I’ve been having some really vivid and intense dreams.m, I’m mostly reading fiction. I think it’s because of reading, I noticed I wasn’t dreaming that often anymore and ever since i start reading again, even just 30 pages a day.. I feel like i’m dreaming all night long! Anyways just commenting to say that i love your videos, you deserve 100’s of thousands of subscribers!

  • @alohm · 2 months ago

    I read because I can only live one life, and I missed out on so much so far...<br><br> Good luck and best wishes on your journeys. <br><br>We read to grow and understand. Imagine reading someone&apos;s thoughts and assuming what they meant. Reading will lead you to have an open mind, and ask questions if you are troubled or confused.

  • @hmdtvkli · 2 months ago

    This was a phenomenal video, Randy.<br>Sincere, straightforward &amp; extremely helpful.<br>For me one of the most important perks of reading is the ability to walk in other people’s shoes. It has increased my compassion &amp; ability to be kind.

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