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Did you know many billionaires are known to be BIG readers?
Elon Musk the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX described himself as a “bookwormy” kid. Growing up, he would read as many as two books per day. Oprah credits reading for helping her move from a childhood of poverty into a life of wealth. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg set a New Years resolution one year to read two books every month. Despite his busy schedule, he achieved it. The world’s richest man still has him beat though. Bill Gates reads about 50 books per year. That is almost one every week! In President Nelson’s birthday celebration, it was mentioned that as a boy, President Nelson rode a streetcar to the Salt Lake Public Library and spent his days reading books…. But it was also mentioned that he does not read just anything. He spends his time learning things that are virtuous, lovely, of good report, and praiseworthy. I hope you can learn to love learning like our prophet loves learning and dedicate part of every day to reading… especially the scriptures! “Work while you work.
Play while you play. One thing each time, That is the way. All that you do, Do with your might. Things done by halves Are not done right.” |
AuthorThis blog is inspired by The Life of Our Lord, by Charles Dickens. Dickens hoped to teach his children about religion and faith. He wrote the book strictly for his children with zero desire to have it published, but it was later shared with others that it might stand as a source of light in a darkening world. It starts, "My Dear Children, I am very anxious that you should know something about the History of Jesus Christ. For everybody ought to know about Him..." Archives
May 2021
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