After talking with 1,000+ readers, I've noticed that just as there's a hierarchy of needs, there's a hierarchy of reading.
Here are the 5 levels:
Level 1 is Reading for Education: Reading is primarily done out of obligation for school rather than personal choice or interest.
Level 2 is Reading for Entertainment: Reading books that give you a feeling of escape or entertainment.
Level 3 is Reading for Expertise: Reading books written by experts who can teach you about a topic or help you solve a problem.
Level 4 is Reading for Enrichment: Reading books that develop your critical thinking and emotional intelligence through complex characters, themes, and ideas.
Level 5 is Reading for Enlightenment: Reading books that help you explore and understand life's most fundamental questions.
(Note: This doesn't mean one level of reading is better than another, but rather people read different books depending on where they're at in life.)
What do you about this idea? Is there anything you'd change?
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Audible recently released its list of the 25 best audiobooks of the 21st century.
Here are their 25 best books of the past 25 years:
(non-fiction edition)
1) "Can't Hurt Me" by David Goggins
Both memoir and self-improvement guide, the retired Navy SEAL and endurance athlete's book has changed innumerable lives with its message of determination and resilience.
This Audie Award-winning history is narrated by 45 different voices, crafting an experience that echoes the multitude of people who experienced 9/11 firsthand.