Yes, this is a genuine one. People really do have to write down a list that includes this promise, then read it back to themselves to remind them they have to read. Which, for people who have this resolution, automatically gives them a sense of accomplishment. They are the same kinds of people who think reading status updates on Twitter requires the same focus, concentration and critical thinking as reading a novel. Spoiler alert: it doesnt. But having to motivate yourself to read words on a page simply reinforces the tragic fact that you probably cant concentrate on anything beyond 140 characters without having to stop to push your tongue back into your mouth with your fingers. In fact, you probably havent even got this far into this article have you? Just give up. When Youll Abandon It: chapter one, sentence three.