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Why I Read…
It is no secret that I like to read. And I read predominantly non-fiction, not because I have an aversion to fiction, but because I like facts, figures, politics, history, religion, current events, science, business, self-help, and continuous self-improvement. I suppose I like the reality of things that have happened or are happening in the present. Fiction, after all, hasn’t happened and exists in the imagination.
Why do I like to read so much? Because I love learning about how the world works and what makes people tick. Why do people act the way they do? How was this rock formation created? Why do some birds fly while others don’t? I want to absorb as much information as I can, not only for the sake of knowledge but to be able to convey it and convert it into something meaningful and tangible for everyday use, whether for personal or professional consumption. I have a very curious mind, which is a good thing to have according to Ken Langone, the co-founder of Home Depot, who said:
“I think a fundamental characteristic of an intelligent person is an incurably curious mind.”
Reading also connects me to new ideas and old concepts. It prompts me to reflect on the nature of things and challenges my perception, beliefs, and core values. Self-reflection and life-long learning satisfy the autodidact in me making me a better person I believe. I glean golden nuggets of wisdom…
