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The weather is getting warmer and this means more time spent outdoors, especially for those in colder climates such as myself. This year as part of getting back to being someone I feel is closer to my true self this means spending more time on the beach, taking my Bearded Dragons out in their homemade screen enclosure to get more natural sunlight and just spending time with the family trying to find interesting outdoor activities we can all enjoy.

I have a Bar-B-Que to attend to tomorrow which I never look forward to as it involves conversing with family members who are not interested in what I have to say nor interesting themselves. I may avoid it due to the temperature and the fact it shows no potential for helping my growth as a person in any way.

Much thought has went into what needs to be done to advance my position in life, very few answers have presented themselves thus far but one thing that I have always found helps is to read. I read as much as possible and offer some tips below for those who are wanting to advance their intellect at all times via reading:

Always carry a book at all times: When people tell me their children are very smart or advanced I always look for a book in the children’s pockets. If no book exists it is hard for me to fathom that they are quite as smart as their parents would like me to believe. This may seem too general to be true but it is a logical thought and well proven opinion that those who enjoy reading are also those who will learn more and retain more information.

Enjoy an audio book in times when dead tree copies can not be read: At work (if you have a job that permits) or while driving are great times for this.

Vary the genre of material in which you read: This will keep you interested and help you hold conversations in many different groups of people. It will also help you grasp different styles of writing and understand different opinions or points of view.

Look for the diamond amongst the rough: Many great books and authors have been forgotten over the years or overshadowed by the mass marketing of many titles today. Look for these books as they may give you some of the best reading experiences you will ever remember.

Encourage those around you to read as well: This is probably the hardest sell in today’s society. Many people have forgotten what it is like to actually sit down with a good book. How you approach this depends on the person being approached and what mindset they are in so unfortunately you are on your own on this one.

Read reviews before picking up a title which you feel interests you: I find reading reviews others have provided on titles I am considering reading always helps me choose books which hold my attention. This is not to say that you should shy away from books with poor reviews but use your judgment and if possible find others who have similar reading tastes to your own (but remember it is still important to explore other genres).

Some people will advise you to join book clubs but personally that isn’t my scene. I’m sure there are other tips but those should get you started.

Happy Reading.