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Mike's interest in reading philosophy began with the intention of engaging in theological debates with scholars during his university years.
Mike's interest in reading philosophy began with the intention of engaging in theological debates with scholars during his university years.
False (B)
During his professional life, Mike found that books were exceptionally helpful for his practical work and daily tasks.
During his professional life, Mike found that books were exceptionally helpful for his practical work and daily tasks.
False (B)
Mike intentionally broke his TV so that he could have more time dedicated to reading books.
Mike intentionally broke his TV so that he could have more time dedicated to reading books.
False (B)
In his youth, Mike searched for books based on their profound literary merit and scholarly recognition.
In his youth, Mike searched for books based on their profound literary merit and scholarly recognition.
Currently, Mike only reads during airplane flights or train journeys.
Currently, Mike only reads during airplane flights or train journeys.
Flashcards
Active Reader
Active Reader
Someone who regularly engages with books and reading material.
Philosophy Reading
Philosophy Reading
The study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, and values.
Impact of Professional Life
Impact of Professional Life
A shift in focus from leisure reading to practical reading material.
Changing Habits
Changing Habits
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Reading Preferences
Reading Preferences
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Study Notes
Personal Experiences
- Author is a sales manager named Mike Chirinos
- He was an avid reader as a child (ages 8-13)
- Enjoyed classic adventure novels (e.g., Journey to the Centre of the Earth, Robinson Crusoe)
- In his teens, he sought out books with unconventional ideas
- At university, he enjoyed intellectual discussions
- Reading became less frequent in professional life; content shifted to news, manuals, and documents
- A broken TV led to increased reading frequency
- Now, he reads multiple books concurrently and feels that books have always been present.
Reading Habits
- Prefers books with unique viewpoints and lengthy titles.
- Regularly visited libraries.
- Reads for pleasure and intellectual stimulation, but also for practical reasons
- Reads diverse information, including philosophy and manuals.
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Explore the evolving reading habits of Mike Chirinos, a sales manager. From childhood adventures with classic novels to seeking unconventional ideas in his teens, and finally finding solace and intellectual stimulation in books after a broken TV, he embraces diverse literature for pleasure and practical knowledge.
