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by briga 866 days ago
Does reading have to be "productive" in order to be worthwhile? I would argue that reading is an enjoyable activity regardless of whether there are any tangible benefits. Similar to how it's enjoyable to go on a meandering walk. Even though there are more efficient forms of cardio and you could get to where your going faster by driving, that doesn't keep the activity from being enjoyable in and of itself.

I've probably forgotten 95% of everything I've ever read. But I certainly don't feel like all that time was wasted.

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Seems to be some kind of sigma grind set hustle blog. He read 30+ business books in a short period? I just don’t think I exist on the same plane
> If it doesn’t answer a specific question you’re currently asking, cover philosophical knowledge, or entertain you, then don’t read it.

I think that's covered under "entertain you".

As a dyslexic person, I can assure you that reading is not a universally enjoyable activity. You should enjoy your gifts, though. I do enjoy a good walk.