“The Journey of a lifetime starts with the turning of a page.” Now, how many of us have heard of this saying before? Have you ever thought about why this is so?
We all know the benefits of reading – improved comprehension skills, enhanced knowledge about various subject matter, the list is endless. The real question to ask then is – How many of us actually read? No, we’re not talking about reading comics, or tabloid news on social media platforms. We’re talking about the actual pick up of the novel, read and thumb through each page type of reading. There you have it, most of us are guilty of not reading as extensively as we ought to.
Reading in general, does have more benefits that we realise. Let us now explore the various reasons why we should re-engage ourselves in this most beneficial yet often neglected activity.
Explore new things
With the mere use of words, reading transports us into another world where we expose ourselves to new things, new information and new ways to inspire ourselves to achieve greater things. It would even help us pick new hobbies! It could result in shaping our career in ways we never thought were possible. To put it simply, exploration begins from reading.
Self-Discovery & Self-Improvement
When we read good books, we begin to understand the world more and see things in a different perspective. Through reading, we begin to understand our topics of interest even better. Should we be in a dilemma, there are plenty of motivational books that can help us build confidence and provide more options before we eventually make a decision.
“The reading of all good books is like a conversation with the finest (people) of the past centuries.” – Descartes (French philosopher)
When we read the books of great people, we are subconsciously gaining their knowledge and experiences. This may then better help us shape our thoughts and opinions, and eventually, our actions.
So, here comes the next critical question – How to find the right book for you?
Pick from your preferred genre
First of all, you need to shortlist the genres of books you would love to read. If you pick the genre of “autobiography” or “science-fiction”, make sure you check the bestseller list related to your preferred genre on the internet. Also, check on the online reviews of these books. Reading a book means investing a lot of time, so make sure that you make the most out of this time and select something that you truly enjoy reading.
Based on your previous reads
If you have already read a book and like it, try picking up books that are related to it. In sites like Amazon, when you purchase a book, you get book suggestions based on your previous picks. These could be choices to consider. You can check the reviews of these books and make the final call. Remember, there is no right or wrong in terms of which book you select. At the end of the day, just remember to enjoy the book that you’ve chosen, and reap from its countless benefits!
Books that complement your academic learning
Also, make sure you read books that could complement your classroom learning experience. We all need to understand that the topics we learn in an extensive way with proper reasoning tend to stay in our memory for a longer time. To understand subject concepts better, we need to read books in addition to the ones listed in our syllabus. Reading additional books or taking up online learning on specific subjects can widen our knowledge and help us fare better at the exams. Now, who wouldn’t mind an extra few bonus points here and there during our exams?
Ok, so here comes the next big question – With so much information available on the internet, how do we differentiate between real and fake data?
In the current digital era, if you have any queries related to any subject, you could find answers online. But the problem is you are more likely to find a lot of answers for a single question you asked. So, what do you do then? Make sure you check for information from genuine sites – sites that are known for unbiased and clutter-free content. The same approach holds true when browsing the net for news or books. You need to understand how to differentiate facts from opinions and for this, you need to relearn how to read.
With the school holidays fast ending, do seize the opportunity and make sure you follow a couple of ideas listed above and pick the right set of books for you. You could pick up one book related to your academics and two other books related to your preferred genre. This is surely going to help you widen your knowledge, result in vocabulary expansion and develop your thinking skills. So, are you ready to take up this useful task?
“To learn to read is to light a fire; every syllable that is spelled out is a spark.” – Victor Hugo.
Here are the four reading habits that Bill Gates has to help him get the most out of his reading. Try these tips, they may work for you as well! 😊
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