I went 11 years without reading a book.
A full calendar, and very little in it that felt like my choice. Off Default is where I step off autopilot and choose me again. Books first, then the rest of life.
A new long video every week, with Shorts in between.
Back to Reading in 7 Nights
A free collection of seven short stories to help you make a little room for reading. One a night, at your own pace.
- 1Planned inside: a short note before each story, with who it may suit and when to skip it.
- 2A small reading ritual you can fit around your life.
- 3Five pages count. Miss a night? Carry on the next one.
The collection is still being prepared. Signups are not open yet.
What Off Default is
Stepping off autopilot and choosing you. Every video leaves you with one small thing to do today.
What's worth your time. For now, that's books: who each one is for, when to skip it, and what to open tonight.
When you're stuck, two different ways through it. Often from two books that see it differently.
Taking charge of your own life. Being kind to yourself. Choosing where your time goes. Knowing when to stay and when to leave.
About me
I'm Poonam. For more than eleven years I didn't read. I didn't stop loving books. I just had no time. The odd audiobook got through, in my ears while I did something else. That was it.
Now I'm reading again and sharing what works on Off Default. I use AI for my work every day. I still wouldn't let it read for me.
If your calendar stopped feeling like yours, this is for you.