Assiduous

What daily habit do you do that improves your quality of life?

As a delivery driver, I spend an exorbitant amount of time on the road, averaging close to 2,000 miles every month. It’s a vast stretch of time, a swath of my life that, on the surface, might seem monotonous or wasted. But I’ve found a way to transform these long, solitary hours into a fountain of knowledge and enlightenment – through the simple act of reading and listening to audiobooks.

There’s an indescribable allure to the world of books that one can only understand when they dive into it. The beauty of books lies not just in the stories they tell or the knowledge they impart, but also in the way they shape our understanding of the world. It’s like being a renaissance man, where every page turned opens up a new avenue of interest, a new perspective to ponder, a new concept to grasp.

My reading interests are as wide as the horizon I traverse daily. From spirituality to health, from politics to self-defense, each topic is a new adventure, a new opportunity to learn. And it’s not just about accumulating factual knowledge. It’s about understanding the world in its myriad shades, delving into the depths of diverse subjects, and realizing that there’s always more to learn.

Reading has equipped me with a lens to view the world in ways I would have otherwise missed. It has offered me insights into people’s behaviors and situations, allowing me to connect with them on a deeper level. I’ve found common ground with people from all walks of life, thanks to the broad spectrum of knowledge that reading has blessed me with.

However, reading is not just about consuming information; it’s also about challenging it. The internet, social media, and television constantly bombard us with information, much of it opinion-based. While there’s nothing inherently wrong with this, it’s crucial to balance it with our own quest for knowledge. As the saying goes, “Moderation is key.”

As I navigate the highways and byways, audiobooks and podcasts have become my co-pilots, guiding me through an array of subjects and perspectives. I believe that there is no such thing as bad knowledge or information, as long as it’s not sourced from a single place. The variety of viewpoints is what makes the world of reading so captivating and enlightening.

Reading before bed has become a cherished ritual, a calm harbor in the storm of daily life where I can immerse myself in the tranquility of books. This practice not only helps me relax but also ensures that I end each day on a note of learning and personal growth.

In an era where we’re continually fed information, reading offers an active approach to learning. It’s a quest, a journey that each one of us undertakes at our own pace, exploring the paths that intrigue us.

So next time you find yourself with a few spare moments, consider picking up a book or playing an audiobook. You never know when a piece of information will come in handy, or when a newfound understanding will change your perspective. After all, every word read is a step towards broadening our horizons and enriching our lives.

Here’s what I’m reading now.

The Immortality Key – I’m currently reading this on Kindle. I like kindle because it gives me my library everywhere and I can highlight text to upload to an app where I catalog important passages from books.

Here’s the book’s description from Amazon.

A groundbreaking dive into the role psychedelics have played in the origins of Western civilization, and the real-life quest for the Holy Grail that could shake the Church to its foundations.

The Real Anthony Fauci – I’m currently listening to this on Audible. It’s a hefty book that is documented on RFK’s website. All I all I believe it’s close to 27 hours of audio.

Here’s the description from Amazon.

Pharma-funded mainstream media has convinced millions of Americans that Dr. Anthony Fauci is a hero. He is anything but.

As director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Dr. Anthony Fauci dispenses $6.1 billion in annual taxpayer-provided funding for scientific research, allowing him to dictate the subject, content, and outcome of scientific health research across the globe. Fauci uses the financial clout at his disposal to wield extraordinary influence over hospitals, universities, journals, and thousands of influential doctors and scientists – whose careers and institutions he has the power to ruin, advance, or reward.