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What was the primary motivation behind Mike's reading choices during his teenage years?
What was the primary motivation behind Mike's reading choices during his teenage years?
- To genuinely explore complex philosophical concepts.
- To prepare for university discussions on philosophical topics.
- To find practical solutions and knowledge applicable to daily life.
- To impress his peers with unconventional and unique viewpoints. (correct)
According to Mike, how did his professional life initially impact his reading habits?
According to Mike, how did his professional life initially impact his reading habits?
- It provided more opportunities for intellectual discussions and philosophical explorations.
- It led to a greater appreciation for classic literature and adventure novels.
- It replaced book reading with online news, manuals, and professional documents. (correct)
- It fostered a habit of reading books during airplane flights and train journeys.
What event directly triggered Mike's return to reading books?
What event directly triggered Mike's return to reading books?
- The desire to find practical solutions for challenges encountered at work.
- The malfunction of his television, creating a void in his leisure time. (correct)
- A renewed interest in adventure novels from his childhood.
- A recommendation from a colleague to explore philosophical literature.
How does Mike describe his current relationship with books?
How does Mike describe his current relationship with books?
What does Mike mean when he says books have 'been there all along, waiting for me to pick them up'?
What does Mike mean when he says books have 'been there all along, waiting for me to pick them up'?
Flashcards
Active Reader
Active Reader
Someone who engages deeply with texts, often in childhood.
Controversial Ideas
Controversial Ideas
Concepts that provoke disagreement or debate.
Philosophy Reading
Philosophy Reading
Pursuit of knowledge about fundamental questions.
Professional Life Impact
Professional Life Impact
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Rediscovery of Books
Rediscovery of Books
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Study Notes
Personal Experience
- Author's name is Mike Chirinos, a sales manager
- Was an avid reader aged 8-13, enjoying classic adventure novels
- Sought books with unusual/controversial ideas in teens
- Preferred long titles and unusual authors
- In university, studied philosophy, but reading for work decreased
- Now reads multiple books simultaneously and enjoys the feeling of having books available
- TV recently broke, author switched to reading more books
Reading Habits
- Used to read adventure novels (e.g., Journey to the Centre of the Earth, The Call of the Wild, Robinson Crusoe)
- Later, sought books with controversial ideas
- Sought out complex/philosophical viewpoints
- Now enjoys reading several books concurrently, and feels a sense of anticipation around available books
- Prefers reading during travel, or news/internet-based reading in daily life
Book Collection
- Author has a large collection of books
- Feels the books are waiting to be read.
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Description
The author, a sales manager named Mike Chirinos, shares his reading experiences. From childhood adventure to philosophical works, his tastes evolved. Now with a broken TV, he reads multiple books concurrently from his extensive collection.
