How do you know if you're willing to read a book multiple times before, you know, getting acquainted with it by reading it?
Do you have a 100% accurate method to ensure you never ever start reading something not-awesome?
Do you have a 100% accurate method to ensure you never ever start reading something not-awesome?
But then I found that forgiving myself for quitting had some really good consequences and few bad ones. So if a book/show isn't cutting it, I am mindful of the sunk costs fallacy and get onto something better. I've been happier.
Instead, admit quickly that you made a mistake and stop reading a book if it turns out to be not-awesome after a couple of pages.