#239 I juggle six books at once—and here’s why it works

Send us Fan Mail We share a six-book reading stack and explain why switching between genres—biography, classic epic, mystery, gothic, and marketing—makes ideas stick. We show how fast first reads, slow second reads, and simple note-taking turn reading into a useful habit. • six-book list from Lucas to Homer to Hopkins • how the chapter-by-chapter “buffet” system works • why second reads deepen insight and recall • Daniel Pink’s note-taking approach we use • parallels between Appointment with Death and Mexican Gothic • book recs from David Senra’s Founders podcast • new arrivals: Sam Walton Ogilvy on Advertising • invite for listener book feedback via email Please like,

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#239 I juggle six books at once—and here’s why it works is an episode from The Scott Townsend Show by Scott Townsend.

This episode is 6:30 long.

This episode was published on Oct 12, 2025.

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