In the book I read, “Freakonomics,” it discussed how children who didn’t read during the summer returned to school with lower proficiency compared to their peers who did.
The study also revealed that these children experienced a widening achievement gap compared to their reading counterparts.
It’s a simple task with a significant impact on a child’s life, and I believe what’s good for the geese is good for the gander. If children should devote themselves to reading and learning during the summer, I feel that adults should also continue to read, learn, and grow throughout their lives, not just in the summer or during their time in school, such as college.
Just like the children, imagine how different we would be as individuals if we read more or actively pursued learning and mastery in our passions. We are all lifelong learners, but some choose to halt their progress at a certain point, while others perpetually strive to acquire knowledge. So, don’t stop.
FLY, BLACK BOY 