Most people aspire to be successful, but that enthusiasm often doesn’t translate into concrete, daily action. Only some act out their ambitions through habit-building — but emulating the reading habits of the rich and famous is one way to start.
Those who let their actions reflect their values are best suited to make a life of their own design. The most successful people I’ve ever come across, in person or from a distance, all have one thing in common: They’re all insatiably curious.
Lifelong learners seek constant new knowledge and improvement. One of the most obvious ways to observe this is through someone’s reading habits.
Bill Gates famously has read a book per week for decades. He never travels without a full tote bag of books of varying genres and difficulty. Oprah Winfrey is the leader of the world’s largest, most popular book club.
Warren Buffett, too, is famous for his aggressive, obsessive reading habits. He claims to read over 500 pages per day. Disney CEO Bob Iger and Dallas Mavericks owner and Shark Tank investor Mark Cuban read for hours per day.
Each of these moguls are far busier than the typical person. They log innumerable hours per day of extremely productive work. That’s how they got to where they are and how they have built their reputations over time.
The self-help gurus on YouTube who make videos about building a better life always reference the habits of high-achievers. A great and diverse books education plays a role in success, and emulating the reading habits of the rich and famous is a good place to start.
The most successful people I know all dedicate non-negotiable time each day to reading.
Reading, in short, is a manifestation of curiosity. Books are inextricable from the lives of the most successful people. The best of the best are who they are because of the knowledge they seek and the books they consume.
One way to get closer to your goal, in any domain, is to mimic the habits most common to successful individuals. Reading is a staple and fundamental.
Reading is a straightforward and excellent way to learn something new each day. It bolsters your ability to think, create, connect and communicate. It allows you to stand on the shoulders of giants in pursuit of becoming one yourself.
To become a success story, do what they successful have always done.
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