Read Great Books
"Don't just
read the easy stuff. You may be entertained by it, but you will never
grow from it." ~Jim Rohn
"We over estimate what we can do in a day, and we
underestimate what we can do in a lifetime." ~John Maxwell
"There are
worse crimes than burning books. One of them is not reading them." ~Joseph
Brodsky
"If you don't design your own life plan, chances are you'll fall into someone else's plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much." ~Jim Rohn
Reading good books is such a powerful way to feed your mind
and heart. From the words on a page we can gain knowledge as well as
understanding from the great minds of men and women who have written it all
down. The right books will lead you to a better life, give you ideas, and fuel
success. Hyrum Smith was doing a seminar and asked the question, "How many
of you feel that books are important?" Most every hand went up. And then
he asked, "How many of you are reading a book right now?" Only just a
few hands went up. "Why do so many believe and know it's value and so few
actually read?" Someone shouted, "Because books don't ring."
The fact that books do not ring and call for our
immediate attention makes reading a bit of a lost art. I challenge anyone who
is serious about gaining insight and greater perspective in life to read a
great book daily. Find the time, make the time, and you will thank yourself.
Even if it requires putting away the electronics or turning them off and moving
away from all distractions it is a very worthwhile choice.
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