I have friends who read much more than I do and I also have friends who read less than I do. I think I read quite a bit, but I often wish I would set aside more time for it. Normally my reading consists very heavily of non-fiction from a Christian perspective. I read theology, Christian leadership books, commentaries, books on how to live like Jesus and whatever other books I can get my hands on in that kind of vein. I began reading some books and articles on "branding" and "Team Building" in the professional world and it's definitely been stretching. I've learned a ton and I think a lot that translates to life across the board. We're a part of a team in almost everything that we do so that's important. We position ourselves as a brand as well as promoting other brands whether we are meaning to or not so that's important. Eureka!
It's something different for me. It's something that merely a few years ago I would have told you that I didn't really see the point in reading those types of books. I would never have said there was anything wrong with them. I mean, I would have said that I get it for people who were really pursuing business careers, but for me or people who are really serious about pursuing Jesus, they are a just waste of time. We could have been reading a "Christian" book.
I'm learning a lot of valuable information, though. It's amazing how truth is truth no matter where you find it. It's amazing how much great "life stuff" you can find in places that you never would have thought to look for information on "life stuff." I'm learning truth in a place I wouldn't have thought to look a couple of years ago. Maybe that's growth?
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The real question is, what reading genre will stretch you next? I'd suggest fiction. The cool thing is that our brains have the ability to make connections between all types of information. Studies have shown that reading random fiction books increases your capacity for problem solving, creative thinking, and quick decision making.
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