You should read books, you know you should
Before 2018, I was never a book reader. Reading a book seems like a chore to me. I can barely finish a chapter. I always had that internal conflict (possibly based from childhood experience) that only “the smart people” can read books. Another factor is, I’ve always associated books to “school” or “academia” that felt like an enclosed culture that didn’t really synced in to me. Also, I’d rather watch a film or TV series than read a 300 to 500 pager book - because of cinematics. It’s a much more immersive experience than doing the effort of “reading intentionally.” Also, growing up maybe I just didn’t find “reading book” as something cool amongst teenagers and the society I used to live. ...