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The more I learn about the lives of great
people, the more I know that many of them are avid readers. #ExpandCapacity
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Bill Gates and Warren Buffett are two
contemporary examples. My favorite example, though, is Theodore Roosevelt (TR).
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While he was at the White House, TR read at
least one book a day, even when he was busy. #ExpandCapacity
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If he had no event at night, he could read one
or two more books. Not only that, he had a strong memory of what he had read. #ExpandCapacity
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Often he could quote passages.
With TR, reading had become a habit since his youth. #ExpandCapacity
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Whether he was with the cowboys or soldiers, his
favorite pastime was reading. #ExpandCapacity
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This habit gave him an immense knowledge and a
broad perspective. It helped him become the effective person he was. #ExpandCapacity
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There are many benefits you can get by being an
avid reader. Here are some of them (I will focus on non-fiction books here) #ExpandCapacity
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Reading helps you see the world from a new
perspective. it helps you foresee new opportunities and threats. #ExpandCapacity
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You will also be able to assess a situation more
accurately. #ExpandCapacity
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By feeding your mind with many different ideas,
there is a good chance that your various thoughts will... #ExpandCapcity
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...cross-pollinate and produce fresh ideas. You
will become more creative as a result. #ExpandCapacity
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TR said that reading is “a pure imaginative
therapy.” Immersing yourself in a good book is like watching a good movie. #ExpandCapacity
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It can take you to new worlds. Such an
experience is entertaining and relaxing for your mind. #ExpandCapacity
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Sometimes we don’t appreciate something because
we don’t know how wonderful it actually is. #ExpandCapacity
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Reading can give you a deeper understanding of
the world around you which, in turn, will grow your appreciation of it. #ExpandCapacity
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Knowing more about the world around you means
having more topics to converse with. #ExpandCapacity
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That will help you connect with different kinds
of people. #ExpandCapacity
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Now that we have seen the benefits of becoming
an avid reader, here are some ways to become one: #ExpandCapacity
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If you are curious, you don’t need to push
yourself to read. Instead, you will want to read because it will satisfy your
curiosity. #ExpandCapacity
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To build your curiosity, be aware that there are
many interesting things in this world that you don’t know. #ExpandCapacity
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Your life will be much more exciting if you find
them. Even seemingly boring things have interesting sides if you dig deep
enough. #ExpandCapacity
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"Teach yourself to read in small sips as
well as in long swallows." #ExpandCapacity
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This advice comes from Stephen King in On
Writing. Whenever you have idle time, whether long or short, fill it with
reading. #ExpandCapacity
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Waiting in the doctor’s office could be a good
time to read, so is waiting to board your plane. #ExpandCapacity
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Fortunately, that’s easy to do these days:
simply put e-books into your tablet or smartphone and you are set. #ExpandCapacity
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Reading diversely prevents you from getting
bored because you constantly enter new worlds. #ExpandCapacity
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When you are reading, visualize what you read.
Imagine being in the world. #ExpandCapacity
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When you achieve this level, reading will become
a flow. It will become a “pure imaginative therapy.” #ExpandCpacity
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Do you have more tips on becoming an avid
reader? Please share your thoughts using #ExpandCapacity
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