I read a Associated Press-Ipsos poll revealing that 1 in 4 adults read no books last year. Yes, that’s 25% of the adults out there are reading zero books. This is sad.
I knew intuitively the number of books read each year had gone down but to zero? Ridiculous!
And what about the adults who are reading more than zero books a year. How many are they reading in all? One? Five? Actually, the same poll reveals the average adult reads only four books per year. Half of those people read less than four.
If you are one of the non-book readers who feels you “don’t need no stinking books”, here are 26 great reasons to start the habit…before you are left behind!
- Reading is an active mental process
- It is a fundamental skill builder
- Improves your vocabulary
- Gives you a glimpse into other cultures and places
- Improves concentration and focus
- Builds self-esteem
- Improves memory
- Improves your discipline
- Learn anywhere
- Improves creativity
- Gives you something to talk about
- Books are inexpensive entertainment
- You can learn at your own pace
- New mental associations
- Improves your reasoning skills
- Builds your expertise
- Saves money
- Decreases mistakes
- You’ll discover surprises
- Decreased boredom
- Can change your life
- Can help break a slump
- Reduces stress
- Gets you away from digital distractions
- You’ll make more money
- The book is always better than the movie
What are some of the most important books you have read? What is the title that changed your life? If you’ve found a book that made a major change in how you work, live or love,
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