Why You Shouldn’t Let ChatGPT Replace Reading — And What to Do Instead
In an age of instant answers and AI-summarized everything, it’s tempting to ask a chatbot to “summarize the book for me.” But when we let technology do all the reading, we lose something essential: not just knowledge, but experience, reflection, and connection.
Here’s why reading, and guided reading, still matters, and how tools like Book Club Reading Guides, Weekend Reader Challenges, and The Growth Library can help you rediscover the joy of actually reading.
1. ChatGPT Gives You the Answers. Reading Gives You Growth.
AI can summarize what a book says, but it can’t replicate how a book changes you. When you read deeply, not just skim or scroll, you develop:
Focus: Sustained attention strengthens your mind and reduces digital burnout.
Empathy: Stepping into another person’s world builds understanding and compassion.
Reflection: You start seeing your own patterns and beliefs mirrored back through the stories you read.
That’s what I call “book-based wisdom.”
AI gives you the facts; reading gives you transformation. And that’s exactly what my resources are designed to help you reclaim.
2. Book Club Reading Guides: Go Beyond “What Happened”
If you’ve ever finished a book and thought, “I liked it… but I wish I’d talked about it with someone,” you’re not alone.
Book Club Reading Guides turn solo reading into something richer:
✅ Curated Discussion Prompts – Go deeper than the plot. Explore characters, meaning, and themes.
✅ Author & Context Insights – Understand why the story resonates.
✅ Printable + Easy to Share – Perfect for book clubs, friend groups, or cozy solo journaling nights.
They’re designed for busy readers who want the depth of an English major without the homework.
🛒 Explore the full collection → Book Club Reading Guides
3. Weekend Reader Challenges: Spark Your Reading Joy Again
If your TBR pile feels intimidating, it’s time to make reading fun again.
Weekend Reader Challenges are short, themed reading experiences that help you reconnect with books in bite-sized ways.
✨ Seasonal Bundles (Autumn, Winter, Spring, Summer) – Curated for mood and season.
✨ Themed Bundles (Romance, Mystery, Adventure, Growth) – Read for how you feel, not just what’s trending.
✨ Challenge Yourself Bundles – Push past comfort zones and rediscover curiosity.
Each challenge includes:
4 handpicked book recommendations
Discussion questions
A printable challenge tracker
Certificate of completion (because celebrating your reading life matters!)
They’re perfect for readers who want structure, purpose, and community — without pressure.
📚 Join the next challenge → Weekend Reader Challenges
4. The Growth Library: Read for Health, Wealth, and Wisdom
Let’s be honest: most of us want to read more personal-growth books, but don’t have the time (or patience) to get through 300 pages of theory.
That’s why I created The Growth Library — a video-based course and resource hub that distills the world’s best self-improvement books into actionable insights.
Each module explores one of three core themes:
💪 Health – Learn longevity, sleep, and breathwork wisdom from books like Outlive and Why We Sleep.
💰 Wealth – Master focus, essentialism, and intentional success from Deep Work and Essentialism.
🧠 Wisdom – Build better habits, leadership, and resilience through Atomic Habits and Dare to Lead.
Each video follows the same transformative framework:
Hook – Why it matters now.
Core Insights – The book’s key ideas, made simple.
Practical Application – How to implement change right away.
Closing – Inspiration to keep growing.
This isn’t about skipping the book: it’s about living what you read.
🎓 Start your journey → The Growth Library
5. Reading Is a Relationship — Don’t Outsource It
Here’s the truth: when you read a book, you’re in conversation with the author. When you let an AI summarize it for you, you’re in conversation with a filter. Reading slowly, intentionally, and reflectively is how you grow — not just in knowledge, but in character. So don’t hand that growth to a machine. Instead, use tools that deepen your connection to the written word — tools that make reading richer, not redundant.
📖 Start with one guide. One challenge. One book.
You’ll be amazed how quickly your spark returns.
Quick Takeaways
ChatGPT is great for quick answers for things you don’t care to actually learn
Book Club Guides help you digest what you read and discuss meaningfully.
Weekend Reader Challenges reignite joy and consistency.
The Growth Library transforms reading into lifelong personal growth.
Reading is still the best investment you can make in yourself. I’m just here to make it easier, deeper, and more rewarding.
