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2010 Resolution: 101 Books
What kind of douche lists reading as his 2010 resolution? A real resolution should be about losing weight, gaining muscles, making money or getting promoted. Big time events that that are visible, competitively macho and can be bragged about at social gatherings and in (sports) bars.
I’ll tell you why, punk:
- Reading is one of the most egocentric and yet altruistic activity in the world. It demands focus, concentration and solitude; all things that are becoming painfully scarce. And it’s perfect for sharing.
- Reading is the gateway to insights, perspective and open-mindedness. It’s aerobics for the brain and honey for the soul.
- Reading is a journey and an exploration through literature, history, religion, language and all mankind. It teaches you to really think and puts things into perspective.
- Reading is the ultimate luxury as it takes both time and attention - more scarce than money and titles.
So for 2010 I’ll satisfy with only one resolution: to read 101 real books. Through these books I’ll learn patience, the value of time, expand my vocabulary in English, Swedish, Spanish and German, improve my writing, exercise my brain and find solitude. Instead of watching mindless TV, checking emails every 5 minutes or hacking on my computer while traveling, I’ll read a real book (not audio, no Kindle).
My first book this year was The Monk and the Riddle: The Art of Creating a Life While Making a Living. Today I’ll start on On Intelligence. Then I’ll proceed to reading A Peace to End All Peace, followed by El Simbulo Perdido. After that anything could happen.
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- perhakansson
- date:
- Jan 5, 2010 (a Tuesday)
- time:
- 8:23:00 (2 months ago)
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