Reading is your first line of defense against an empty head.

Twyla Tharp
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Reading is one of the best things you can do to alleviate a lack of knowledge or a lack of interest in a subject. When you read about something, you’re able to digest, understand, and retain it. It’s not just about reading for the sake of reading. It’s about reading in order to grasp what’s going on in a subject or learning a new skill.

When you read, you allow yourself to explore these areas in an open-minded way. That’s why reading is your first line of defense against an empty head.

Source: The Creative Habit: Learn It And Use It For Life

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