Israel WayneOwning a book is a third of the goal. The others are actually reading it and applying it.
About This Quote
It's a cliché that "a book is a friend that never leaves you." It's also a cliché that books can make you smart. But the latter is proven wrong by this quote from Jim Rohn: "Owning a book is a third of the goal. The others are actually reading it and applying it.” When you own a book, it weighs on your shelves, distracting you from all the other steps towards success. Many people have bought books but never read them. As soon as they finish reading the book, they put it back onto the shelf and move onto their next book purchase.
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