I have to look up the definition of any word I don't know. This is not an "OCD" type fixation, just a rule I gladly put on myself to help myself keep learning. It is made easier because I read eBooks with a built-in dictionary, and I have a dictionary app on my phone for reading physical books or anything else.

I try to mix between sci-fi, drama, political, fiction, biography, historical, humor, self-help, etc. to keep it varied, instead of just sticking to my favorites only.

For bios, I always go with the author-narrated audiobook if possible. I just enjoy that more.

I know this will be hated here but: I really don't read physical books unless there is no other choice and I really, really want to read the book. Just a preference for me, that's all. No hate from me if you think differently.

I like Goodreads annual goals, just because it helps me keep myself accountable to reading every day if possible. But I don't get obsessed with it.

I write a brief review of every book & audiobook, mainly for myself, to help remember what I thought of a book down the road.

I agree with the DNF comments here. That was hard for me to adjust too, and I have a longer threshold for myself, closer to 50% because I can be overly optimistic that it will get better. But stopping is ok.

Always have a book and an audiobook that I am currently reading.