The other day I was telling someone that I set a goal for myself for 2022 to read a book a month. And I’ve done it. And I’ve gotten used to it. And I intend to do it next year. And how happy I was that I found an online site that sells used books for $4-6.
This person, who probably hasn’t read an actual book in years (maybe decades) said, you can read books for free online.
I said, yes, I can, but that would mean sitting in front of a computer all day. And I like being able to hold a book in my hands and flip pages. And you can take a book with you anywhere – the beach, the train, the plane, a restaurant, your nightstand. It’s harder to do that with a laptop.
But the comment really made me…angry. Why would anybody have anything negative to say to someone who is trying to better their mind? To learn more? I can’t imagine saying anything other than, that’s great, good on you, getting caught up in a good story is amazing isn’t it, what types of books do you read, on and on.
The lesson: be careful who you share your goals with. Especially if it’s someone who doesn’t have similar goals. Or any goals at all. They’ll make you question your own or feel bad about what you’re trying to do.
And for anyone who wants to know, ThriftBooks is the online seller.
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