Writer's Flow

Imagine two versions of yourself 20 years from now. One spent thousands of hours doomscrolling, consuming outrage, gossip, and algorithmic nonsense. The other read 1,000 books. These two versions of you will have very different knowledge, attention spans and ways of thinking. Reading books might be one of the best investments you can make in your future self. Especially in an AI-driven world where deep thinking, judgment and sustained attention will become increasingly valuable. The decline in reading scores over the past two decades gives readers an edge in a labour market that will be increasingly competitive for folks in their 40s and 50s. One book a week. Twenty years. A completely different you. Read my full column in The New Daily for free: buff.ly/Z49118z