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"I read everything: Annual reports, 10-Ks, 10-Qs, biographies, histories, five newspapers a day. On airplanes I read the instructions on the backs of the seats. Reading is key. Reading has made me rich over time." –Warren Buffett

"I read everything: Annual reports, 10-Ks, 10-Qs, biographies, histories, five newspapers a day. 

On airplanes I read the instructions on the backs of the seats. 

Reading is key. Reading has made me rich over time."

–Warren Buffett
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In the 10th century, the ruler of Persia needed a caravan of 400 camels to carry his library of 117,000 books. Today, you can access millions of books with the tiny device in your pocket. There's never been a better time to be a reader.

In the 10th century, the ruler of Persia needed a caravan of 400 camels to carry his library of 117,000 books.

Today, you can access millions of books with the tiny device in your pocket. 

There's never been a better time to be a reader.
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As people's attention spans have shortened over the last decade, authors and publishers are responding by creating shorter works and ones that don't require close reading.

As people's attention spans have shortened over the last decade, authors and publishers are responding by creating shorter works and ones that don't require close reading.
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"Sometimes when I’m in a bookstore or a library, I am overwhelmed by all the things that I do not know. Then I am seized by a powerful desire to read all the books, one by one." –Arthur C. Clarke

"Sometimes when I’m in a bookstore or a library, I am overwhelmed by all the things that I do not know. Then I am seized by a powerful desire to read all the books, one by one."

–Arthur C. Clarke
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If you're awkward or anti-social... Here are the 4 best books to learn social skills: - "Captivate" by Vanessa Van Edwards - "How to Talk to Anyone" by Leil Lowndes - "The Fine Art of Small Talk" by Debra Fine - "How to Win Friends & Influence People" by Dale Carnegie

If you're awkward or anti-social...

Here are the 4 best books to learn social skills:

- "Captivate" by Vanessa Van Edwards
- "How to Talk to Anyone" by Leil Lowndes
- "The Fine Art of Small Talk" by Debra Fine
- "How to Win Friends & Influence People" by Dale Carnegie
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Here's a crazy stat: 67% of people who read books on a screen can't focus for more than 10 minutes before they're messaging or shopping. If you're constantly getting distracted while reading, consider buying a print book.

Here's a crazy stat:

67% of people who read books on a screen can't focus for more than 10 minutes before they're messaging or shopping.

If you're constantly getting distracted while reading, consider buying a print book.