TAP INTO THE MAGIC OF READING

Albert Einstein, the most well-known scientist of the 20th century, once said, “The more I read, the more I realise how little I know.”

Reading books is important. Books hold power. A good book – whether it’s fiction or biography – offers ideas, mindsets, experiences, and advice that you can refer to anytime, says Dr Nikita Singh in “Books Are Our Superpower” in an article in Medium.

If you are going to get anywhere in life, you have to read a lot of books, says Roald Dhal, author of popular children’s literature.

“The person you will be in 5 years depends largely on the information you feed your mind today. Be picky about the books you read, the people you spend time with, and the conversations you engage in,” writes Ruben Chavez (@thinkgrowprosper).

If you read 15 minutes a day, you would read ½ book a week; 2 books a month, 24 books a year, or approximately 1000 books in your lifetime. Which is equal to going to college 5 times, making you an authority on any subject you choose, or taking a trip around the world.

Such is the magic of reading. But in a world obsessed with quick fixes and instant gratification, books are often overlooked.

Today, try spending time reading a book in the time instead of binging the tenth rerun of your favourite show – it will change you. Books take us to our own imaginary land. They increase our creativity and fascination. For example, decodable books are created in a way that enhances children’s intellect and imagination power. These are the books everyone should read. (Lifeism)

Curl up with your paper friend today. Replace the bad habits of screen time before bed with a book and tap into the magic of reading.