Is reading similar to food?

BornOnMay3rd · 2019-04-12T11:20:04+00:00

You looking for fiction books to read? Why not just stick to non-fiction where the shit is real without the fantasy

MantogeMan · 2019-04-12T08:38:19+00:00

Literally if you just read anything it will help your brain tremendously.

If you read good quality material, it will cause you to make strides

YesToControversy · 2019-04-12T13:45:02+00:00

I've been reading a lot and I find that it's always books of the following subjects that stimulate my brain the most, and I've become a better man partly thanks to them:

History.
Politics.
Psychology.
Crime and thriller.
Biographies of successful or important people.
Certain self help books like Jordan Peterson's books.
Almost everything by Robert Greene.
Classics of all eras and regions of the planet.
Books on social issues or phenomena.

Just whatever interests you on any of the above, and always keep expanding yourself and your interests. The more you learn, the more you grow and crave more knowledge. Absorb as much as you can, and then some more.

Store_Front_Door · 2019-04-12T08:55:44+00:00

While reading is great I also believe it can be a slippery slope like video games/tv, just more socially acceptable. If you're reading any kind of material that helps you improve yourself- it's great, even if it's some romance novel that you manage to abstract something useful out of. Now, if you're reading just for the sake of reading and not taking anything from it, it's pretty much the same as spending your time watching a movie you won't remember in a few days. So yes, you're correct about selecting the right literature for yourself. I probably have more unfinished books than finished ones, because reading something that doesn't click with me seems like a waste of time

lampshade2818 · 2019-04-12T10:48:26+00:00

There are really good and kind of "Fluffy" stuff in every medium. People rag on TV, but some shows can be really informative and deep (PBS, documentaries, etc.) and some can be just the normal cheesy sit-com formula. Same with movies and books. I like to read, but I don't always want to pick up something like James Joyce or a complex finance book. Sometimes I'm in the mood for a funny detective book or a Carl Hiaasan story. With movies, sure I like a good, deep drama, but sometimes want a stupid comedy.

For the food analogy, I normally eat really healthy and enjoy good restaurants, but every now and then I get a craving for Chipotle or Chik-fil-A or some shit. Balance is key.

_iisu · 2019-04-12T17:11:12+00:00

If you're reading a paper book then it could be similar to food but you don't really want it. But if you use an electronic device, it's a different story. It's really hard to munch on these things.

Why would a man avoid reading certain books? What are you, afraid of books?

You can tell if a book is good or not. If she's not, next her. Spin more books.

Project_Zero_Betas · 2019-04-12T22:09:36+00:00

Read non-fiction which will help increase your analytic and predictive abilities. Or any hard science-y, if you're at that level.

Title	Is reading similar to food?
Author	NiceTryDisaster
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Date	April 12, 2019 7:05 AM UTC (5 years ago)
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