Unlocking the World of Reading

6 common reasons why people don’t read and how to solve them.

Teronie Donaldson
ILLUMINATION

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“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one.” — George R.R. Martin

Reading is often hailed as one of the most enriching activities we can engage in, opening doors to knowledge, imagination, and empathy.

Think about it: an author spends a great deal of their life crafting their material, and in some cases, it is their life’s work. So, for an investment of your time, you can download that information in your subconscious — an instant cheat code. You do not have to spend the time they did to acquire that same knowledge; the author has shortcutted the process for your benefit.

Despite its many benefits, many people find it challenging to incorporate reading into their daily lives, and for very valid reasons.

Let’s explore six common reasons people don’t read and discover practical solutions to overcome these barriers.

Lack of Time

Finding time to read can seem nearly impossible in your life. If you are like most adults, you have work, family, maybe kids, tons of obligations, bills, and ways to figure out how to survive, and between work, family, and those other commitments, reading often…

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Teronie Donaldson
ILLUMINATION

Student of life. I write about books, productivity, reading, and applying what I learned. I hope it helps. *Check me out *https://linktr.ee/Teronie