đź“š The Stoics were avid readers, with books being central to their lives.
🔑 Reading effectively involves not only the act of reading, but also the selection and digestion of valuable content.
⏳ Prioritizing quality over quantity when it comes to reading.
đź“š Reading older books that have stood the test of time is valuable
⏰ Make time for reading, even if you're busy
đź’ˇ Develop a stoic reading practice to improve
đź“š To become a great reader, it is important to have a master who tutors and advises you.
đź‘Ą Having a mentor in reading and writing can shape your life and help you become successful.
đź“– Reading deeply and extensively is crucial, especially in your profession, to avoid being functionally illiterate.
đź“š Reading hundreds of books is essential for functional literacy.
🔄 Re-reading books allows for new insights and understanding.
⏳ Balance between reading and applying knowledge in the real world.
đź“š Reading books effectively is a valuable skill.
đź‘Ą Truman's quote emphasizes the importance of reading for leadership.
👵 The speaker's early love for reading was instilled by his grandmother's teachings.
đź“š Books have the power to control minds and bodies, as shown by the historical context of enslaved individuals.
⏳ Reading is a moral obligation due to the sacrifices made by those who fought for the right to read.
âť“ The speaker emphasizes the importance of honoring those who died for the opportunity to read.
đź’ˇ Growing up, the only books I knew were school books, and every day was about survival.
đź’ˇ It wasn't until I got a basketball scholarship that I discovered the wonder of reading and how it can set you apart from others.
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