A book is a gift you can open again and again


"Whenever you read a good book, somewhere in the world a door opens to allow in more light" ~ Vera Nazarian. One of the greatest indicators that someone will be a great person is their thirst for knowledge. They are always great readers. Reading not only gives you a habit that is beneficial to your mental well-being but it also gives you the ability to articulate, speak and have great command of the English language. This in turn makes you seem a lot smarter than you may actually be and it will open up certain doors for you. Though for beginners it may seem like a dull and tedious hobby, the more experienced readers will tell you that their lives were never the same after their first few books. The habit on its own brings about a lo of benefits and i will mention a few that i have noticed in my life :

  • Mental Stimulation and increased creativity
  • Stress reduction
  • Greater knowledge of the world
  • Vocabulary expansion(my favorite)
  • Improved focus and concentration
  • Better writing skills

Last year I tasked myself to read at least 52 books throughout the entire year and it was the hardest thing i have ever had to do. I did not reach the target though my book count was in the double figure range. This year I am planning to make reading an addiction and surpass the level that i reached last year. Here is a list of some of the books that i have been recommended to read this year and some of the ones I read that i found to be very helpful.
  • The Alchemist
  • The richest man in Babylon
  • Rich dad poor dad
  • Redeeming Love
  • The Secret
  • How to win friends and influence people
  • The 4 hour work week
Many of the successful people in the world are great readers,so if you are ever in doubt about adopting reading as a habit, just have the likes of Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey, Steve Harvey and Barack Obama as your inspiration because they are all great readers. I hope you have an amazing week filled with productivity and success. You are amazing, you are the best in your field and you can achieve whatever you put your mind to. Be blessed and Thank God its Monday.

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  1. benhilda dhladhla12 January 2020 at 23:49

    As a man thinketh so is he. And what u put in ur mind reflects who you are as person.

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