What does it take to master a given topic? Believe it or not, if you will read only twenty pages a day on any given topic, in five years you will be in the top 5% of those who know something on that topic.
Read twenty pages a day for five years on the subject of landscaping and you will know more than 95% of the population. OK, maybe you're not interested in landscaping but what about marriage. Would it be a worthy pursuit in your marriage to spend thirty minutes a day reading twenty pages learning how to be a better mate? I think so.
Think of how it might change your relationship with your children if you chose the topic of parenting. What would your health be like if you read up on diet and exercise science (and put it into practice)?
You might be thinking there are not enough minutes in the day to read twenty pages on all the pertinent subjects - you're right! Instead of being an over achiever go for the top 50% and read 5 pages a day on the important subjects. It really won't hurt you if you spend thirty minutes to an hour reading each day. It is a discipline and well worth it.
Benjamin Franklin once stated that if he had 10 hours to chop down a tree, he would spend the first 8 hours sharpening his axe. (I read that!) Think of how much easier you would do in life if you took the time to sharpen your mental and spiritual axe. READ!!
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