Why should I read?

Part of life for me is reading. Sometimes for pleasure, sometimes for school. I read this earlier today and I thought the advice was very practical and sound for all of us (especially in ministry)...

" READ LIKE A MANIAC

• Ask the people whom you admire and respect what books they read.
• Note those authors you resonate with, then get all of their books.
• Place those few books that have really affected you in a bookcase close to where you work.
• Interact with your books.
• Don't worry if you take a break from reading now and then.
• Whatever you do, don't limit your reading to spiritual books."

(taken from the book, Getting Fired For The Glory Of God, by Mike Yaconelli)