Summer vacation means a time without school, not without reading. Always have an answer to "what are you learning?" It might be auto mechanics, plumbing, or cooking.
Did you know the chef's toque with 100 pleats symbolizes different ways to prepare eggs?
I'm reading Michael Connelly's "The Late Show," Dick DeVenzio's "Runnin' the Show" and Nassim Taleb's "Skin in the Game." Books introduce new people, new places, and new ideas. When a SpaceX rocket fails, I know that Elon Musk will want another launch ASAP...it's in his biography.
Creating great habits young gives you more years of applying those habits.
Per ChatGPT: What benefits accrue to readers?
Reading yields a range of tangible benefits that show up in academic performance, cognitive development, and even long-term income. Here’s a breakdown of measurable outcomes supported by research:
1. Academic Achievement
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Grades: Students who read for pleasure tend to earn higher grades across subjects, especially in English and humanities. They develop better comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills, all of which are crucial in school.
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Standardized Test Scores:
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Reading frequently is associated with higher scores on standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, and NAEP.
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A study by the OECD found that reading enjoyment is more strongly associated with academic success than socioeconomic status.
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2. Cognitive Development
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Vocabulary Growth: Reading is the strongest predictor of vocabulary acquisition, which correlates with academic and career success.
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Working Memory & Attention: Regular readers—especially fiction readers—show improved concentration, memory retention, and mental flexibility.
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General Knowledge: Reading builds a broad knowledge base, aiding performance in school and decision-making in life.
3. Economic Returns
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Higher Earnings:
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A 2004 British study (Green & Riddell) linked literacy scores with increased earnings and employability.
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In the U.S., individuals with higher literacy levels earn 30–42% more than those with basic or below-basic reading levels.
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Career Mobility: High literacy supports success in education, which opens access to higher-paying careers.
4. Long-Term Educational Outcomes
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College Readiness and Graduation: Students who read independently are more likely to:
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Attend and graduate from college.
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Persist through college due to stronger comprehension and study skills.
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5. Reduced Dropout Rates
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Students who read frequently and proficiently are less likely to drop out of school, a strong predictor of both income and health outcomes.
"1. The emotion default: we tend to respond to feelings rather than reasons and facts. 2. The ego default: we tend to react to anything that threatens our sense of self-worth or our position in a group hierarchy. 3. The social default: we tend to conform to the norms of our larger social group. 4. The inertia default: we’re habit forming and comfort seeking. We tend to resist change, and to prefer ideas, processes, and environments that are familiar." - "Clear Thinking: Turning Ordinary Moments into Extraordinary Results" by Shane Parrish
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