Why Reading is So Important?

being harmed or bitten. Or perhaps you can try by

Everyone knows that reading is important, but have

real life experience, in approaching the crocodile, to

you ever asked yourself why that is so? In this post, I

see what happen. It can also help you find out the

will list out 8 reasons why reading is important. I

truth of something, right? Reading also increases the

hope you can really find out the reason why reading

understanding of the rules of life, in order for you to

is so important for you, so you can get a brand new

adapt, adopt and accommodate into the society better.

desire to explore the world of reading.

To play well in a game, you first need to understand

1. Expose Yourself to New Things

the rules well.

Through reading, you expose yourself to new things,

4. Preparation to Action

new information, new ways to solve a problem, and

Before you take action on anything, where should

new ways to achieve one thing. Who knows you

you seek for help and guidance? Reading is an

might find your new hobbies within it. Who knows

essential way which can help you out. In todays

you might actually explore one thing you really like

world, getting reviews and feedback from other

and it may end up becoming your career and success

people can make a big impact on your next decision,

in the future. Exploration begins from reading and

and the pros and cons of each choice. Read about

understanding.

how to cook a meal; how to play chess; which place

2. Self Improvement

is nice for the holiday family trip; read the menu

Reading does help you form a better you, doesnt it?

before ordering food, read the manual before using a

Through reading, you begin understand the world

new gadget. These all can help you become more

more. Through reading, you begin to have a greater

prepared before you really get into it.

understanding on a topic that interest you; for

Read > Learn > Do > Achieve

Reading is a starting step of many things, which build a more
solid stairs for you to climb up achieving something big out
there.

example: how to build self confidence, how to make

plan better before taking action, how to memorize
things better and more. All of these self
improvements start from the reading; through
reading, you create a structured path towards a better

5. Gain Experience from Other People

When you are reading, you are actually gaining the
knowledge and experience of someone. It can hasten

understanding and better actions to take in the future.

Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the
most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient
of teachers. -Charles W. Elio-

your success towards a goal, as you dont need to

3. Improve Understanding

gems for you to discover in books, which contain

The more you read, the more you understand one

peoples successes, failures and advice. Life is too

thing: the A to Z of a thing. Let me give an example

short for you to keep repeating the mistakes that had

here: reading allows you learn more about crocodiles

been done by other people in the past, in order for

and their habits. That you need to be aware of places

you to reach the results that someone might already

it usually lurks for, the purpose of staying away from

reached. There are more than four thousand

repeat the same mistake while focusing on the right

path in achieving one thing. Its like a mountain of

billionaires and 12 million millionaires today. To

become one of them, the first thing is to learn and get
to know their past, what they did in the past that
makes them where they are today. Reading is a great
path to get to know them, and learn from these great
people.
The art of reading is in great part that of acquiring a better
understanding of life from ones encounter with it in a book.
| Andr Maurois
6. Tools of Communicating

Reading exposes you to a world of imagination,

showing you nothing is impossible in this world. By
reading, you are exploring a different angle to see a
thing youve known, on how different action leads to
different results. Books are beyond imagination. Its
like a huge spider web, where you keep linking to
more and more to things you knew, and things you
just learn, structuring new solutions and answers.
9.Reading improves a

childs vocabulary and leads to more

highly-developed language skills.

Communication is the most important tool which can

This is because children learn new words

be transmitted through reading. As you communicate

as they read but also because they

through reading, you understand more, and thus you

unconsciously absorb information as they

can communicate better with people. As with a

person that knows nothing, he hasnt had anything to
share, and he probably doesnt even understand what
people are sharing. Through reading, you build a
more solid foundation for communication. It is one of
the most important tools we use every day to connect
with each other. Whereas if you dont read, you cant
even connect with the world and what people are
talking about out there, including understanding what
this article is all about. Reading connects you with
the world.
7. Connecting Your Brain
When reading, youre in full silence because reading
connects directly to your brain. In silence, you seek
for more; in silence, your brain is clear and focuses.
Thus, you learn and grow, and therefore you feel and
see from the point of view of the author about
everything in life. Hence you shape a better self.
Because silence exists with total abandon, it is fearless. Because
silence is fearless, it holds the power that can break through any
barrier. | On Silence
8. Boost Imagination and Creativity

read about things like how to structure

sentences and how to use words and
language effectively.
10. . Provides the opportunity to

learn! All of the above reasons come

down to this. Learning is what
changes the world in a positive or
negative way. It is up to us to decide
what to do with knowledge and how
it shapes the world. Reading about
history can help us see where the
human race has made mistakes and
how to (hopefully) avoid them in the
future. Reading about current
events teaches us about various
cultures and what leads to lifechanging revolutions, celebrations,
and moments of joy. Reading works
of fiction can give us ideas about
literally anything as well as heroes
to look up to and inspire hope.

1. It helps young kids learn language

skills.
2. It is how we discover new things.
3. Reading develops imagination.
4. Reading develops the creative side of
people.
5. It helps in developing a good self
image.
6. Reading expands vocabulary.
7. It is important to development.
8. Reading helps to know other people's
perspective.
9. Enhances social's skills.
10. Enriches oneself in all aspects.
11. Reading results in fruitful usage of
time.
12. Reading takes us to a new world where
we forget our sorrows and fears.
13. It helps us get rid of anxieties.
14. Reading helps us from boredom and
monotony.
15. Reading before going to bed helps a
child feel secure and comfortable
during sleep.
16. Youngsters emulate the behaviors of
their favorite story heroes.

17. Reading helps shape a person's

character.
18. Reading helps shape a person's life.
19. Emotions can be best understood
through other people's stories.
20. Reading can provide plenty of fun for
children.
21. Reading gives us power and
understanding.
22. Reading different varieties of books
gives us solutions for our daily-life
problems.
23. It creates awareness.
24. It encourages to be a thinker.
25. Reading gives us various topics to be
the center of attraction in gatherings.
26. Reading at least 20 minutes a day
means you read 4800 minutes in one
year! Imagine how many books you
would have read in 4800 minutes which
is 80 hours. And 20 minutes a day is
just 1.38th part of a day!
27. Reading is the companions for life.
28. Reading inspires you to do great things
in life
29. A fondness for reading changes the
inevitable dull hours of our life into
exquisite hours of delight - Charles de
Montesquieu.
30. Life transforming ideas have always
come to me through books-Oliver
Wendall Holmes
31. Reading is not to contradict or confute,
or to believe and take for granted, but
to weigh and consider. Take the good
from reading. --Source from a proverb
by Francis Bacon.
32. Reading helps increase attention span.
33. Reading regularly keeps the brain
young and healthy.
34. It lets us explore those that we cannot
physically see. Example: Space, Far-off
cities and continents.
35. Reading allows children to do role play.
36. Reading gets one out of depression.

37. It lets you gain knowledge without

having to ask or find someone.
38. It lets you continue to keep motivated
and not loose track.
39. Reading gives you an edge over
someone who does not read as much.
40. In the least, read a newspaper. It is one
continuous form of fiction.
41. Reading good books helps you move
toward your dream. Example:
Alchemist, The Man Who Sold his
Ferrari etc
42. A Novel points out that the world
consists entirely of exceptions.
43. Books open your mind.
44. Books strengthen your mind.
45. Reading excites the reader to selfactivity.-Thomas Carlyle.
46. Voracious reading makes you an allrounder.
47. Reading creates and strengthens
synapses in the brain.
48. Reading regularly helps you learn to
pick the correct information.
49. Reading relieves stress.
50. Routine reading expands our mind
tremendously.
51. Reading keeps the mind cool.
52. It helps you be fresh through the day.
53. Regular habit of reading keeps you and
your mind occupied even in old age.
54. Reading makes us self-assured.
55. It makes you keep focused for long
periods.
56. Improves concentration.
57. It also improves memory.
58. It improves the discipline.
59. Reading is inexpensive entertainment.
60. Discover surprises.
61. Reading lets you learn from the
experience and knowledge of the
authors.
62. Reading lets you weigh things from a
different perspective.

63. One gets to experience the story by

reading it.
64. Reading emphasizes hierarchical
thinking.
65. Reading to your child encourages
conversations.
66. Reading encourages questions.
67. It makes you a good person.
68. When reading, the imagination has no
visual limits.
69. Reading non-fiction helps you read and
understand the other important things
of life - insurance policies, contracts
etc.
70. Reading on every day topics helps you
learn the advantages and disadvantages
of the topics and lets you make an
informed decision.
71. Reading to your child solidifies the
bond.
72. Reading lets you take an immediate
break from the daily grind. Does not
need any planning.
73. Reading helps overcome social anxiety.
Books and the topics provide an instant
ice-breaker.
74. Reading takes you on a wondrous
journey.
75. It opens new possibilities.
76. Reading nourishes your soul.
77. Regular reading keeps you steady even
during trouble time.
78. Enjoyable reading is a deeply satisfying
pursuit.
79. Reading is exercising the mind.
Otherwise the mind gets dumb.
80. It challenges your core beliefs.
81. Reading on varied topics gives you a
bigger perspective of the world.
82. Reading improves the grammar and
sentence making skills.
83. It helps increase fluency in
communication.
84. Reading helps shape your child's
character.

85. Reading aloud to your baby is an

important form of stimulation.
86. Reading aloud to the babies increases
their listening skills.
87. It allows the child to look, touch, feel
and ask questions.
88. Reading increases your literacy levels.
89. Improved deduction skills.
90. It also improves writing skills.
91. One can learn from characters in a
story and learn to apply in our daily
lives.
92. Reading rejuvenates your mind.