I have read somewhere that the legendary Warren Buffet, reads on an average, about 500 pages a day. That's how knowledge worked for him. There are other famous personalities and celebrities who are voracious readers, viz., Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, Oprah Winfrey, Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam, Barack Obama, Mahatma Gandhi, Sharukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Mark Zuckerberg, J K Rowling and the list goes on.
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Here are some of the many reasons you should read books -
Books are a rich source of information.
It is a great way to exercise your brain and keep it healthy.
With every new virtual memory that you create by reading, you create a new neuro-pathway.
It is an excellent de-stresser.
It enhances your capacity for imagination and visualization.
It hones your critical thinking skills.
It expands your horizons, gets you familiar with distant cultures, traditions, places and ideas.