Read any good books lately? How about read any good books about books?
I just started a book that is going to change my life. (If I put it into practice).
One of my favorite mentors by media is Jim Rohn. He has as good presentation on how to start a library. In fact, he points out that in homes of well to do and successful people, many of them have dedicated rooms as a library. He also points out that only 3% of the
Imagine that. The wisdom of the world, tons of ideas and ways to see how other achieved successes available for free and we do nothing about it.
I admit, the love of reading bloomed late in my life. When I was in high school and college I only read what I had to for school. When I worked on a master’s in theology, the reading got much more extensive an in depth.
My twin brother however, was abnormal. He read al the time. He read between classes at high school and on weekends. I thought he was weird then. (Still think him that way today as well but for different reasons).
Well, when my wife were visiting he and his wife in Philadelphia 22 years ago, he made a bet that he could introduce me to a book that I would be unable to put down if I finished the first chapter.
I am thinking easy money on my vacation.
The tricky devil handed my The Hunt for Red October by Tom Clancy. I was lost in that book for the rest of the trip.
I then began to read for pleasure-imagine that.
Back to Jim Rohn. He suggests a book I just started that I commend to one and all. It is titled How to Read a Book by Mortimer Adler. It will challenge and change you if you buy it and begin to read it.
I realize I have read for facts and a little understanding for my whole life. Now I want to learn to read for insight, depth and to wrestle with the minds of great authors through the centuries.
I intend to write and publish my first book this year and will use Adler’s book to better prepare me.
Another resource I highly recommend is www.powa.org. It will help you develop skills in writing.
