Mark Twain once said that the man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who can’t read. Sit tight and journey with us as Duke reveals the untapped power of reading.
Reading is informative: It’s a fantastic method to increase your knowledge of different subjects and discover new things. Anyone who chooses to learn all by their own experience will only end up being a casualty.
Reading is the cheapest form of mentorship: Where it is difficult or impossible to directly reach your mentors, reading a written piece from them is also a great way to benefit from their wealth of knowledge.
Reading is an economical way of touring the world: When you read a book, you can escape the confines of the present moment and be transported to any other location or time, deepening your awareness of the world around you.
Reading is a form of relaxation: Reading can lower stress by as much as 68%, according to a 2009 University of Sussex study. Compared to other relaxation techniques like watching a movie or enjoying a hot cup of tea, it is more effective and quicker. This is due to the fact that reading allows your mind to escape into a realm free of the stresses of everyday life.
