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Business books are entertainment, not strategic tools

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593 points ZeroTalent | 2 comments | 09 May 25 20:51 UTC | HN request time: 0.407s | source
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WheelsAtLarge ◴[10 May 25 04:14 UTC] No.43943173[source]▶
Most books are read for entertainment. I've known many people who have read tons of books but couldn't remember most of what they've read. Every once in a while, a book sparks some interest but most will be read for entertainment.

I used to think that a well-read individual was a well informed and smart. No, they just read books for entertainment. It's not a bad thing but let's be clear about that. It's just entertainment.

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1. nazgul17 ◴[10 May 25 04:17 UTC] No.43943194[source]▶
True, but books are also valuable for the subtle ways in which they change you, not just for what you remember.
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2. WheelsAtLarge ◴[10 May 25 04:29 UTC] No.43943247[source]▶
You can say the same about movies and documentaries. Why is a book any different?

Yes, books have the power to change you but like anything you have to put in the time to study it and put it into practice. Reading a ton of them and hoping they will change you by osmosis does nothing more than keep your mind busy.