“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” - Benjamin Franklin
What are you going to read today?
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Who is Ben Franklin?
One of the founding fathers of America and the person whose face is on the $100 bill.
Someone who flew a kite in a storm to prove that lightning was electricity.
The inventor of a musical instrument called the glass harmonica.
What is the context?
As someone with only two years of formal education, this is a very apt quote. Ben Franklin went on to become a polymath. He conducted various experiments, invented a stove, set up a newspaper, set up an institute that became the University of Philadelphia, became the first postmaster general of the USA, among many other things. This couldn't be possible without his “investments in knowledge”.
Why is it still relevant today?
The thirst for knowledge cannot be quenched. In this age of information explosion, not knowing something is close to blasphemy. At a minimum, having general knowledge that goes “inch-deep but mile-wide” is needed.
How can you implement it?
Spend ten minutes reading articles at random. “Four-minute books” is a great place to start. If reading isn't for you, watch Ted talks. Maybe a few podcasts here and there when you are on the move instead of music?
Where can this be seen in action?
Bill Gates reads about one book a week. Warren Buffett spends about 80% of his day reading. Steve Jobs started reading seriously as early as high school.
So what are you going to read today?
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