Reading opens a window into us through which we can see the world in a different light. In my last post, I talked about the pleasure and the benefits of reading every day. Reading doesn’t have to be about accumulating knowledge or facts. It doesn’t have to be about studying or reading to become a … Continue reading Reading for the Sake of Reading
Reading, not because we have to, but because we want to, is one of life’s pleasures. Maybe you’ve noticed this too: people who read often live more deeply and are nicer to be with than those who quit reading after finishing school. Nihilistics excluded. There are more things out there for us to read than … Continue reading On Reading Every Day
We tend to stick to reading books we enjoy—whether it’s fiction or non-fiction, a specific genre, or a particular author. No surprise since our mind likes patterns, predictable outcomes, familiar experiences over unfamiliar ones. But isn't it bad to read mostly the same things? The ideas we pick up from our reading consolidate our biases … Continue reading Why It’s Good to Read Books You Don’t Necessarily Like
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