Alexandre Dumas, author of classics like The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers, once received a manuscript from a friend with pages deliberately glued together. When the book was returned, its pages were still stuck. Dumas hadn't read a word! This tale isn't just a relic of the past - it reflects our struggle with reading in this fast-paced, digital age.
The National Literacy Trust's 2024 survey shows a steep decline in sustained reading across all ages. In an era of endless distractions and shrinking attention spans, we're 'skimming' rather than absorbing.
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Why? Young people often overlook reading's clear benefits, partly because schools make reading a task, not a treat. And when instant gratification is a click away, why invest in the slower rewards of a good book?
Reading strengthens critical thinking, awareness, communication, and even mental well-being. Whether we read paperbacks or e-books, engagement with quality content is key.
Recent research confirms reading's irreplaceable value. A 2022 Journal of Small Business Management study found first-generation entrepreneurs who read regularly developed sharper business skills. The Kauffman Foundation also linked reading to higher professional success rates.
In this information-saturated world, let's not just acknowledge reading's importance - let's commit to it. Challenge yourself to 20 minutes of focused reading daily, and watch how it transforms your thinking, creativity, and professional edge. Reading, alongside wRiting and aRithmetic—the classic 'three Rs'—remains the foundation of all learning and the gateway to lasting success.
Remember Victor Hugo's quote:
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