Organizational psychologist at Wharton, #1 NYT bestselling author of HIDDEN POTENTIAL and THINK AGAIN, and host of the TED podcasts WorkLife and Re:Thinking
Spot on! There's a profound strength in knowing when to step back and recalibrate our efforts. This approach not only saves time but also redirects our energy towards more fulfilling pursuits.
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I agree there is no moral obligation, but I have sometimes spent months reflecting on books that I disagreed with or didn't like, and that has led to more self growth and observation than the books that I have not felt conflicted with. I would want to ensure that I know why I am putting the book down. Is it because I disagree or am uncomfortable with what I'm reading? Or simply because I truly am not getting anything out of it?
It took me a while to realize this. I felt like I was being disrespectful to an author if I didn't finish the book, even though s/he would have no clue. I spent a lot of time (wasted a lot of time?) on books that didn't bring me joy. It was very liberating for me to be able to say "I am not enjoying this book so it's going back to the library unread."
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2moSo true! I strive to apply the 80/20 rule... and only read the 20% of the book that brings me 80% of the value! (except for Adam Grant's books, where reading it several times cover to cover is a must!) 😍