When intelligent people read, they ask themselves a simple question: What do I plan to do with this informatio... — Ryan Holiday

When intelligent people read, they ask themselves a simple question: What do I plan to do with this information?

Author: Ryan Holiday

Insight: Smart reading isn't about finishing books—it's about extracting something useful. Most of us scroll through articles and forget them by tomorrow because we never asked why we needed that knowledge in the first place. Reading with intention turns information into actual power.

Source: Stillness Is the Key, page 109, 2019

When intelligent people read, they ask themselves a simple question: What do I plan to do with this information?

Ryan HolidayStillness Is the Key, page 109, 2019

Insight

Smart reading isn't about finishing books—it's about extracting something useful. Most of us scroll through articles and forget them by tomorrow because we never asked why we needed that knowledge in the first place. Reading with intention turns information into actual power.

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Ryan Holiday

Ryan Holiday is an American author, marketer, and entrepreneur known for his writings on stoicism and marketing. He has authored several bestselling books, including "The Obstacle Is the Way" and "Ego is the Enemy," which blend ancient philosophy with modern psychology to offer practical advice for personal and professional success.

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