Warren Buffet
Warren Buffet spends 80% of his day reading. Sounds like a dream, right? The fact that he spends a massive amount of his day on learning and development contributes to the fact that he is one of the wealthiest individuals in the world.
We don’t need to spend 80% of our days reading books and articles, but it wouldn’t hurt to dedicate a small chunk of time each day to reading informative, empowering, and life-altering information.
Applied knowledge is power, and the more you know, the better you do at life.
Finding Time to Read—It’s Already There!
A fitting time to get some reading in is right when you wake up, which means you will probably need to wake up a bit earlier before your day begins.
Another fitting time to get in some easy reading is when you’re in the passenger seat of the car, train, Uber, Lyft, bus, or whatever means of transportation you use (maybe you ride on the back of someone’s bicycle to get to where you’re going).
The point is, we don’t need to find time to read because the time is already there! You could be waiting in line, waiting for the doctor to see you, getting your hair done, getting your nails done, experiencing a TV commercial break, or exercising. I mean, there is time — everywhere — in all of our days to capture value-added reading.
Benefits of Reading — Source: Healthline
Improves brain connectivity (mental stimulation)
Increases your vocabulary and comprehension
It empowers you to empathize with other people
Aids in sleep readiness
Reduces stress
Lowers blood pressure and heart rate
Fights depression symptoms
It prevents cognitive decline as you age
Contributes to a longer life
Other benefits of reading include: Knowledge, memory improvement, stronger analytical thinking skills (which will come in handy for your next big idea), improved focus and concentration, better writing skills, tranquility, and free entertainment — Source: Catherine Winter
My favorite benefit of reading is the fact that it increases your intelligence. Reading exposes your mind to new ideas, new ways of conducting your life, and new patterns of thinking. Reading is a way to tap into your infinite potential.
Your potential self is infinite. — Yogi
Alternative Reading Ideas
Not everyone enjoys a good old-fashioned book, and this is okay. The good news is you don’t have to read books physically. Here are some alternative learning methods:
Read articles/blogs
Listen to podcasts
Listen to audiobooks
Attend free seminars/workshops/conferences
Watch an informative video on youtube (without giving in to all the other distractions on the site)
Thoughts
How often do you read today? Do you prioritize reading, or do you stumble upon reading only so often?
Either way, you’re reading this article, which provides you a reminder not to trivialize the benefits of reading. Reading will likely change your life. After you finish reading this article, read another one; it will only require a few extra minutes of your “busy” life.
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