It’s been eight weeks since I began my “50 books in 2018” challenge with my friend Tom Kuegler.

I was pretty terrified to take on this goal of reading at least one book a week, considering I barely kept up with reading one book a month last year.

My excuse was always that I didn’t have enough time. After all, I have a full time job, work on my side hustle full time outside of work, and travel frequently.

But deep down I knew that was bullshit, and that I could make time if I truly wanted to.

This goal has truly transformed my life in the past eight weeks — really challenging me to take a look at how I’m spending my minutes during the day.

I’m excited to share that I’m currently finishing book #9 for the year, and loving every book reading moment.

Not having enough time was a complete bullshit excuse all along.

My endless minutes of mindless phone time has transformed into meaningful minutes of mindful reading time.

I read when I wake up in the morning, on the subway, on my lunch break, at the deli after work when I’m waiting for my usual sandwich, and before I go to bed every night.

All time I had previously spent mindlessly scrolling on my phone.

Don’t get me wrong, I love my social media and phone time, but I was wasting a fuck ton of time scrolling without purpose. Now, I’m more productive and engaged when I am on the phone.

Two months into this challenge that I was so scared to take on, and I feel more at peace, less addicted to my phone, more satisfied with my days… I find it easier to fall asleep at night, I’m enjoying my subway commute more, and I’m learning so much more than I had imagined.

So you can continue to hold me accountable, and see what I’m actively reading, I’ve decided to share the #50Books2018 tracking doc I created:

On the first tab, you can check out the books that I’ve read so far / what I’m currently reading. The second tab is a template for you to use as well if you’d like! If you’re joining the challenge and want access to track yours on this google doc, LMK, I’d love to add you!