by alex | Jul 14, 2013 | BE ______
As a kid, my hero Dr Seuss told me that: “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” I believed him. And growing up in a small town, more than anything I wanted to get out and go places! So, I read. I read all the books in the children’s section in our small library. Then the young adult books. Then I started nipping into the adult section for more material. I borrowed my parents’ books on business, relationships, personal development. I read all the Horrible Histories, the works of Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Louisa May Alcott, John Maxwell, Ted Dekker, Stephen Covey, Robert Jordan, Stephen Lawhead, Robin Hobb, Willard Price … books about animals, magic, leadership, tradition, countries … books that opened up new worlds of possibility, new ways of thinking. More than any other interest/skill, I credit my love of reading with where I am now – able to work from home, confidently connect with people near and far, and express myself in many different mediums. Reading is a learner’s golden gun. With a book, or online written material, you can find out just about anything you want to know. I’ve met people who say they hate reading. When I ask them why, the usual answer is that as children they were forced to read things they had absolutely no interest in … they associate pain and frustration with reading. The wonderful thing about being an adult is that now you’re free to choose! It’s never too late to develop an appreciation for all the research, communication,...
