1. You will optimize your brain power
This shouldn't come as a shock, but studies suggest reading makes you smart. Unlike watching
television, which requires no thought process, reading is an active learning experience that
will keep your mind sharp (even in old age).
2. You will increase your odds of success
The more books you read, the more knowledge you will have, the more strategies and resources
your brain will store, the more likely you will succeed.
3. You will immerse yourself in a new world
Sometimes our daily life can start to feel dull, dry or depressing -- I know it, you know it,
we all know it. At times like this, I like to dive into a good fiction book for a much-needed
escape into another world, where I can forget about whatever problems are stressing me out.
Whether you want to travel to the land of the Hobbits, a galaxy far away or a tropical destination
in a steamy romance novel is up to you. You will come back refreshed after your mini-vacation
to a fresh and exciting place in the world of words.
4. You will improve your vocabulary
The more words you're capable of using, the better you will become at expressing your thoughts
and feelings. I couldn't imagine how I would write articles like this if I didn't actively aim
to expand my vocabulary, because using the same few words to express myself would get awfully
boring in a hurry (don't you agree?).
5. You will have things to talk about at parties
Reading more books will enable you to say the sentence, "Did you know ___?" more often, making
it easier to start conversations with strangers (or, as I like to say, "People who aren't my
friends yet.").
6. You will entertain yourself for a low price
If you're looking for entertainment on a budget, you can't beat books. Thanks to the popularity
of electronic reading devices like the kindle and re-selling websites like eBay, it's never
been easier to entertain yourself for hours at a time, for the low cost of a few dollars.
7. You will discover surprising new ideas that are interesting and engaging
Reading introduces me to concepts like mindful eating, relaxation exercises, and the importance
of loving yourself. If I didn't read, I wouldn't even be aware of these ideas, which have
defined my entire coaching philosophy. If you don't read, you could be missing out on intriguing
ideas that would likewise re-define your personal purpose or business philosophy.
8.You will eliminate boredom during down-time
Have you ever found yourself stuck in a waiting room, bored out of your mind, with nothing to
read but gossip magazines? If so, you should know that it is wise to keep a book in your purse
or car at all times, as you never know when you'll find yourself with some time to kill. Even
if you just take a few minutes to read a chapter during your commute and lunch break every day,
those minutes will quickly turn into hours if repeated consistently.