“Those who make the worst use of their time are the first to complain of its brevity.” — Jean de La Bruyère. There are 86,400 seconds in a day, and while that is a lot of seconds — when you are busy, it never feels like enough. While one shouldn’t…

Sometimes you need a little reminder. — You are better than you think you are, and here’s why: 1. You realize you are your biggest asset. “Don’t sell yourself short; you are your best asset.”― Matshona Dhliwayo An asset is not merely financial; it is a useful or valuable thing, quality, or person. Unfortunately, many people go through life not realizing this fact — If…

Passive versus Active reading. — Have you ever finished reading a book and realized you have no idea what you just read? You read, but while arriving at the last pages, you have a vague idea of the book? You may start to question your level of understanding or diminish yourself as a reader, thinking…

The Negative Effects of Reading No One Tells You About — “Reading can seriously damage your ignorance.” — Anonymous. I love books and am an avid reader. The habit of reading has opened my mind to the world’s realities, opportunities, and possibilities. I constantly mention the benefits of reading, but there are negatives to everything, and I wouldn’t be truthful with…

The faster you understand them, the better off you will be. — 1. There is never a perfect moment for what you want to do. “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” — Chinese proverb. Refuse to wait. Do not let the weight of others’ judgment hold you back. The more you wait, the more waiting becomes easier. And if you wait too long to…

“In the case of good books, the point is not to see how many of them you can get through, but rather how many can get through to you.” — Mortimer J. Adler. What is the best way to absorb a book? Well, to read it, of course. But what…