How to Read 50+ Books This Year

The benefits of voracious reading come in all shapes and sizes — from improving empathy and brain functioning to reducing stress and anxiety. Even so, according to the Pew Research Center, 27 percent of Americans didn’t read a single book in 2015. Of those surveyed, the median number of books read over the previous 12 months was just four. That’s one book every three months. When we look at the habits of high achievers such as CEOs, and prolific creators, however, there’s a clear tendency toward insatiable reading. Warren Buffett spends up to 80 percent of his day reading. Bill Gates...

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