Ways To Unlock Your Kindle’s Full Potential
A lot of Kindle users don’t know that you can customise your Kindle and it’s far simpler than you think.
Some of the favourite tricks that I have learnt have been linked to features that only become available when you connect your Kindle device to a computer, and how I use the Kindle app.
💻Unlock Custom Fonts on Kindle With a Computer
Fonts are extremely personal. What feels comfortable to one person can feel slightly off for another.
The good news is you’re not limited to what Amazon decided to include. You can install any font you like, and it’s easier than it sounds.
When you utilise tools like Google Fonts, you can download your favourite fonts and add them to your Kindle. If you want to make your Kindle feel as personal as possible, this is one of the best ways to do that.
You can check out my full video on how to download custom fonts and other features you unlock on your Kindle with a computer here:
📲Your Kindle App Can Do This
Reading and listening to a book at the same time can make such a difference to your ability to focus. This is particularly useful when you are in an environment that is distracting.
There is a feature on the Kindle app that makes this process seamless. If you own the Kindle e-book and Audible version of the same book, you can turn on real-time text highlighting, so that every word being spoken is highlighted on screen as you read.
I can rely on the app whenever I’m in a distracting situation like a busy waiting room or on the train. Just turn on real-time text highlighting, and you can focus on what you’re reading.
You can check out my video on all the great benefits of using the Kindle app here:
📖What I’ve Been Reading
On the subject of combining Kindle and Audible, I used this method to read Leonardo da Vinci by Walter Isaacson.
Da Vinci’s constant curiosity to learn and develop is something that I draw inspiration from. He was clearly ahead of his time, and Isaacson makes the case that his constant deviation from the task at hand only elevated his brilliance, rather than acting as a hindrance.
💭A Thought for This Week
Modern thinking drives us to be as productive and efficient as possible. But if there’s one thing I learned from Leonardo da Vinci’s biography, it would be that creative individuals need space to explore and flourish.
It’s worth trying to adopt some of da Vinci’s creative spirit, to keep our creative brains fulfilled.
My favourite way to do this has been to carry a pocket notebook and capture ideas as inspiration strikes.
Whether it’s on your phone or in a notebook, start today, and try capturing ideas as they come to you.
❓A Question For You
Do you have a way of capturing inspiration across your day? I'd love to hear what method you use at Hello@charliesamways.com.
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