Habit of Reading

Knowledge is Power, Knowledge is Wealth are some of the famous sayings about the knowledge a person should possess. On analysis about how a person gains knowledge is a welcome quest leaving the analysts to answer.

What is the source for gaining knowledge ? is an immediate question from a knowledge-thirst individual who wants to improve his/her knowledge. On thinking a little deep, we can infer from the fact that as a kid we gain knowledge by going to school. Though whether it is to the liking of the kid or not, school becomes the major source of knowledge. As the kid grows up, learning new things accumulates his/her knowledge. Researchers reiterate one fact that kids have greater learning skills. True to the fact as they grow up they are very curious about learning new stuff be it anything, subjects of their interests, sports or general knowledge, they excel in all departments.

What happens when he/she grows older ? They no longer go to an institution and gain knowledge. Then what becomes the source for gaining knowledge for adults ? The answer is very simple. It is Reading. It just does not improve his vocabulary skills of the language alone but gets him/her a wide knowledge about various fields. By gaining all this knowledge by means of reading the person betters himself/herself everyday as his/her perception of the happenings in this ever-changing world makes him/her a wiser human. Not just perception, confidence and decision-making abilities may also improve which is what, leading a successful life is all about.

I personally feel guilty about not having the habit of reading. Though I try to cultivate this great habit, I keep faltering in my attempts. Would find a favourable day to achieve it some time very soon :-).