Reading and Success: An Analysis (Mateo Hernandez).

 

Reading and Success: An Analysis (Mateo Hernandez).

               When you consider what defines success in the world, you might think about a stable job or fame and fortune. What does it take to achieve that version of success? Some people say getting straight As in school, working hard, exceling in athletics or music will get you there. Or you could just be blessed to be born with a fortune. But many might not realize that reading could help on the path to success.

               Extremely successful people are now sharing that reading helped them get to the place they are today. Elon Musk said that before he founded PayPal, he would read hours every day. Albert Einstein read hours a day in books about math and physics. Mark Cuban, the owner of the Dallas Mavericks and Shark Tank icon, reads three hours every day. Why do these people read so much? Knowledge.

               The more you read the more you know. It’s that simple. Cuban says that it’s even easier today than 20 years ago because now, through the internet, you can access reading material so easily. In 2015 Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook, read a book every other week so he could learn about other cultures, beliefs, histories, and sciences. Reading is a way for you to gain knowledge, learn about science, history, technology, other cultures, beliefs, and so much more.

               Reading can benefit your mental health too. Getting absorbed in a good book is a way to relax your mind and take a break from the stress of your daily routine. Plus, reading allows you to discover something that you never knew before. The more that you read, the more you learn, which will benefit you in the long run, giving you more knowledge that other people might not have because they decided not to read. That’s called a competitive advantage.

Of course, one problem with getting into the habit of reading is time. As high schoolers, we don’t have a ton of free time. When schoolwork and extra-curriculars just pile up, it’s hard to find space in the schedule to read outside of class assigned material. So, start off small and read a little bit every day. Eventually it will make a difference and you’ll grow through the enjoyment and joy of reading.

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Oppong, T. “The Most Successful People Are Usually High-Volume Readers,” Hive, 2022, https://hive.com/blog/successful-people-reading-habits/. Accessed 12 Oct. 2023.

Weller, C. “9 of the most successful people share their reading habits,” Business Insider, 2017, https://www.businessinsider.com/what-successful-people-read-2017-7?utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=topbar. Accessed 12 Oct. 2023.

Comments

  1. Ian MOctober 15, 2023 at 12:12 AM

    Really interesting connection that successful people often read a lot and I totally agree for a lot of the reasons you mention. I have found that reading is an excellent way for me (and others) to learn about topics I might not be too knowledgeable about. Very interesting and cool post; keep it up!

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  2. Daniel LeeOctober 16, 2023 at 10:21 AM

    Hi Mateo, this is a great analysis that connects the relation between reading and success! I love how you talk about how reading is a way to gain knowledge. Many of us readers never really think about it while reading, but every time we read, we're always gaining more knowledge one way or another. I also love how you use examples of successful people to demonstrate how reading benefits these successful people. This was a great analysis! Keep it up!

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  3. KrishOctober 18, 2023 at 7:50 AM

    Hi Mateo I really like this essay as it talks about the sucess in reading which I think is important to know for common people. Good Job!

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  4. ShannaNovember 13, 2023 at 11:51 AM

    Hey Mateo, wow, this is a really cool idea for a blogpost! I like how you chose to explain why these books are good for us as well as reminding us the benefit of these posts to our future success. Thanks and keep it up!

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