1. find a quiet place to think and reflect
2. read about the history of philosophy and the different schools of thought
3. choose a philosopher or a specific philosophical text to read
4. read and re-read the text, taking notes and highlighting key passages
5. research the life and context of the philosopher you are studying
6. join or start a philosophy reading group
7. attend philosophy lectures and talks
8. write your own philosophy papers or blog posts
9. enter philosophical debates with friends or online
10. visit a philosophy museum or take a philosophy walking tour