Read & Grow Rich Ch 3
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Read & Grow Rich Ch 3

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What percentage of Americans reportedly never read another book after high school?

  • 47%
  • 57%
  • 27%
  • 37% (correct)
  • According to the statistics mentioned, how many adults lack the reading skills to fill out a simple form?

  • 30 million
  • 60 million
  • 40 million (correct)
  • 50 million
  • What is noted as the main advantage of reading compared to other forms of information acquisition?

  • It's more entertaining than video
  • You can consume it faster than audio
  • You can scan when you read (correct)
  • It requires less concentration
  • How did Abraham Lincoln utilize reading to enhance his legal skills?

    <p>He highlighted and took notes in the margins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is implied about the internet's role in research compared to traditional methods like libraries?

    <p>It provides instant access to vast information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Horace Mann suggest can significantly impact your life over time?

    <p>Reading for 15 minutes a day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Pat Sajak, what is the mistake many contestants make on 'Wheel of Fortune'?

    <p>They often forget to buy vowels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'slight edge' refer to in the context of solving life's puzzles?

    <p>A small, repeatable strategy for advantage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the author compare the process of solving life challenges to?

    <p>Playing 'Wheel of Fortune'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What statistic is provided to illustrate economic hardship in America?

    <p>One-third of Americans are living in poverty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason given for why people buy books but do not read them?

    <p>They have busy lives and fail to prioritize reading.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many books can a person potentially read in a year by dedicating 15 minutes a day to reading?

    <p>12 books</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What analogy is used to illustrate the futility of buying books without reading them?

    <p>Buying a gym membership only to never work out.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept does the author use to explain the belief of islanders regarding their good fortune?

    <p>The absurdity of assuming rituals will create tangible outcomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would be a motivation for people to read more often, according to the text?

    <p>The allure of getting cash rewards for daily reading.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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