Why do we read?
Although we live in the present, we are still inextricably linked to the past. Our melancholy, loneliness, happiness, and sorrow are not far from a certain moment of the past, and we can find a place of spiritual connection with each other.
Looking back, we can still see these distant people, because they are actually the same people as us, with similar feelings and understandings of life and the world, so we can resonate with each other. Maybe they just smile or cry at each other, or even remain silent, but they cherish each other and are in tune with each other.
Here I want to talk about why reading is important and the 8 reasons why you should read.
1. You will become better at talking
Books help expand your vocabulary and enable you to express yourself better, so that your conversation will be more refined and wiser. At the same time, the knowledge gained through reading can allow you to find more common topics with different people, such as technology-related topics, or a popular movie adapted from a book, which can become a topic for you to communicate with others.
2. Reading provides nutrients for the brain
In my opinion, this is the biggest reason why reading is important. Just like our bodies need food to keep functioning properly, our brains need to keep learning new things to be in the best condition. You can read both novels and other non-fiction books to get such benefits.
Studies have shown that reading can change your brain structure and improve cognitive processes. Reading more will make you smarter because you absorb a lot of information and keep your brain in the best condition.
3. Get guidance from successful people at a low cost
If you are an ordinary person like me who doesn't have so much money, through books, you can get guidance from a successful person for only a few dozen dollars. A book is a warehouse that collects the author's words, thoughts, mentality, suggestions and even experiences together, just like this person is talking to you next to you.
4. Reading can broaden your mind
As a reader, you will be exposed to different stories from people with different thoughts, beliefs and races, which will help you open your mind and make you more accepting of diverse things.
5. Reading improves attention and concentration
In today's fast-paced world, our attention spans have become very short. Reading can help you solve this problem because when you read, your attention is focused on the story, you can be completely immersed in it, and it can even put you into a state of flow, where 100% concentration makes you forget the world around you.
6. Reading helps improve memory
Whether you are following your favorite characters in the book and experiencing their journey, or remembering tips on how to make more money, you will use the memory area of your brain and keep it active, so when you really need to remember something important, it will become much easier.
7. Reading can help you make better decisions
When you have a variety of knowledge, it will be easier to make decisions because you can see all the possible options and make educated guesses about the results of each choice.
8. You will become the person you want to be
It sounds a bit cheesy, but through reading you can change your personality or beliefs, open up a whole new world for you, and help us grow and develop
