I am committed to reading harder books, and I want you to read harder books, because it’s good for us and for the people in our sphere of influence.
I define “harder book” in relative terms for you – a book which stretches you, requires sustained focus and commitment, and strengthens you. Strive also for books which are worthy of multiple re-reads to extract more from them over time.
Here I will focus on the why, rather than how, or which books to read. If you don’t have a powerful why the mechanics don’t matter. (Though I will recommend Mortimer Adler’s How to Read a Book and my own recommended book list from Bold and Gentle.)
Read harder books in order to:
- Gain new insights.
- Gain perspective that cannot come from “trendy” books of the day.
- Develop a stronger mind.
- Add richness to your imagination and ability to find creative solutions.
- Be recognizably different from your peers and your competition.
- Because you know you should.
Ah, yes, the excuses that are bubbling up in your mind…
Be honest, now – how many of these excuses are just lies you are telling yourself?
