Read books, because the data rate of reading is much greater than when somebody is speaking. — Elon Musk

Read books, because the data rate of reading is much greater than when somebody is speaking.

Author: Elon Musk

Insight: You absorb way more information per minute from reading than listening—which is why a podcast can't replace skimming an article. But here's the catch: most of us scroll mindlessly instead of actually reading, so we get neither speed nor depth. Pick one and commit.

Source: The Book of Elon by Eric Jorgenson

Read books, because the data rate of reading is much greater than when somebody is speaking.

Elon MuskThe Book of Elon by Eric Jorgenson

Insight

You absorb way more information per minute from reading than listening—which is why a podcast can't replace skimming an article. But here's the catch: most of us scroll mindlessly instead of actually reading, so we get neither speed nor depth. Pick one and commit.

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Elon Musk

Elon Musk is a South African-born entrepreneur and business magnate known for founding and leading multiple high-profile technology companies, including Tesla Inc., SpaceX, Neuralink, and The Boring Company. He is widely recognized for his ambitious goals in revolutionizing the automotive, space exploration, and renewable energy industries.

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