Too Busy for Reading?
I used to be miserable during my evening commute, but a friend of mine at work told me that he "reads" audio books on this way to work. Since then, books on CDs have filled that time with stimulating and provocative ideas.
For example, by buying Hillary Clinton's re-release of her earlier work as a book on tape and listening to it at the gym, I was able to thoroughly exercise both my body and my mind in the time it used to take to complete only one of those tasks. And I finished the book before some people even heard it had been published. Likewise, when packing for a vacation, whether taking the train or driving, I am sure to bring along several audio books on CD. Not only do they provide interest as I travel they also make for great conversation when I arrive.
My typical routine after work used to be to come home, grab a drink, flop into my recliner and turn on the mindless television. But I rarely decided to pick up a book in the evening or on the weekends simply because I was worn out from so many hours of scanning so many reports at work. Now, my wife and I select an audio book that interests us both to listen to for a while before dining. With our eyes and hands unoccupied we are able to either relax and listen or to straighten the house.
At any given time, I am reading three books: one I listen to in my car during that commute, one I take to the gym with me, and one my wife and I listen to at home when we really can’t stomach another “reality” show. I enjoy the boon of having a reputation as the most well-read person I know; moreover, being up to date both on current issues and topics of historical relevance gives me an invaluable perspective on the daily news.
Well, I would love to share more but I just learned that Bob Newhart's new book is available as an audio book on disc. I hope you will excuse me; I have some reading to do.
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