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Questions and Answers
What percentage of Americans reportedly never read another book after high school?
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?
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?
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?
How did Abraham Lincoln utilize reading to enhance his legal skills?
What is implied about the internet's role in research compared to traditional methods like libraries?
What is implied about the internet's role in research compared to traditional methods like libraries?
What does Horace Mann suggest can significantly impact your life over time?
What does Horace Mann suggest can significantly impact your life over time?
According to Pat Sajak, what is the mistake many contestants make on 'Wheel of Fortune'?
According to Pat Sajak, what is the mistake many contestants make on 'Wheel of Fortune'?
What does the term 'slight edge' refer to in the context of solving life's puzzles?
What does the term 'slight edge' refer to in the context of solving life's puzzles?
What does the author compare the process of solving life challenges to?
What does the author compare the process of solving life challenges to?
What statistic is provided to illustrate economic hardship in America?
What statistic is provided to illustrate economic hardship in America?
What is the primary reason given for why people buy books but do not read them?
What is the primary reason given for why people buy books but do not read them?
How many books can a person potentially read in a year by dedicating 15 minutes a day to reading?
How many books can a person potentially read in a year by dedicating 15 minutes a day to reading?
What analogy is used to illustrate the futility of buying books without reading them?
What analogy is used to illustrate the futility of buying books without reading them?
What concept does the author use to explain the belief of islanders regarding their good fortune?
What concept does the author use to explain the belief of islanders regarding their good fortune?
What would be a motivation for people to read more often, according to the text?
What would be a motivation for people to read more often, according to the text?
Flashcards
Slight Edge
Slight Edge
A small, consistent strategy that, when repeated, leads to a significant advantage in life
Reading as a Slight Edge
Reading as a Slight Edge
Reading provides knowledge and insights that can help solve life's puzzles and achieve goals.
Buying a vowel (in Wheel of Fortune)
Buying a vowel (in Wheel of Fortune)
A strategic move in the game to gain information and help solve a puzzle.
Random guessing (in life)
Random guessing (in life)
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Life's Puzzles
Life's Puzzles
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Reading's power
Reading's power
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Scanning in reading
Scanning in reading
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Information Age advantage
Information Age advantage
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Research & Internet
Research & Internet
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Literacy & success
Literacy & success
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Reading's Value
Reading's Value
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Time for Reading
Time for Reading
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Book Sales vs. Reading
Book Sales vs. Reading
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15 Minutes Daily
15 Minutes Daily
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Reading Habits
Reading Habits
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