Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Some Quick Takes on the Importance of Reading by the Super Successful

Bill Gates

"I don't let myself start a book that I'm not going to finish," Bill Gates said in a recent interview. He regularly takes notes in the margins of his books to ensure he's concentrating on the information he's taking in. 

Gates also believes it's important to constantly ask yourself how you feel about the author's perspective. Do you agree, or disagree? He claims if he disagrees with a writer it becomes increasingly difficult to finish the book because his notes begin to pile up. 

What's important is the fact he's engaged and thinking critically.

Elon Musk

Elon Musk reportedly finished reading the entire Encyclopedia Britannica by the time he was 9 years old. He credits his love of reading for much of his success. When asked how he learned so much about rocket science he responded by simply saying, "I read books."

Warren Buffett 

Warren Buffett also loves reading. A lot. The second richest man in the world says he reads between 5-6 hours a day. "You can learn so much," Buffet says. "I particularly love biographies. To be able to live the lives of these people seems so extraordinary -- the lessons, the discouragements they faced. Just everything about it. You can't get enough of reading"





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