Should you read every book in your library? (what an antilibrary is)

Leveling Up with Eric Siu

A library can have a strong relationship to our ego, and it is not uncommon for a visitor to look at a book shelf and ask, "So, how many of these have you actually read?" This question is beside the point, it is in fact more valuable to have a shelf full of books that you have not read than the other way around! The value of books lies in their potential to impart wisdom or skills and the more access you have to new information and ideas, the better for you. So do not worry about what anyone says and find the books that interest you and read them when you feel the time is right!

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

• [00:21] Before we jump into today’s interview, please rate, review, and subscribe to the Leveling Up Podcast!
• [00:23] Explaining the idea of the 'antilibrary'.
• [01:25] Why the judgement of others should not concern you.
• [01:45] Reasons that having a lot of books that you have not read is a good thing!
• [02:21] Reframing your mindset with regards to learning and your ego.
• [03:02] Read books are much less valuable than unread ones!
• [03:38] Eventually getting around to reading books that you have bought at the appropriate time.
• [04:20] Taking things one step at a time and getting away from external pressure.

Resources From The Interview:

• Leveling Up

• Tim Ferriss
• Warren Buffett
• Nassim Taleb
• Roam Research
• The Nordic Theory of Everything

Leave Some Feedback:

• What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below.

• Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review here

• Subscribe to Leveling Up on iTunes

• Get the non-iTunes RSS Feed

Connect with Eric Siu:

• Growth Everywhere

• Single Grain

• Eric Siu on Twitter

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices