Inside Minimalism Nº90

Crafting a simpler life with less

For Better Focus and a Happier Life, Read Big Books

Words by Shawn Mihalik

In the writing class I teach with Joshua Fields Millburn, one of our key pieces of advice to students is: Read difficult books.

While this advice is crucial for individuals seeking to become better writers, I think it’s just as critical for, well, just about everyone else.

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