Comments on: Why I Never Go to the Library http://wealthpilgrim.com/why-i-never-set-foot-in-libraries/ WealthPilgrim.com - A Journey To Self, Health and Wealth Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:07:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Damilola http://wealthpilgrim.com/why-i-never-set-foot-in-libraries/#comment-1595 Damilola Tue, 11 Aug 2009 22:17:40 +0000 http://wealthpilgrim.com/?p=3299#comment-1595 I pretty much do what Kirk does. I read books borrowed from the library and then I take notes from the books. After reading and I realize that I have actually gained a lot from the book, I buy it. The added advantage here is that if it's a really good book, then the second (or third) read-around will expose new concepts. I pretty much do what Kirk does. I read books borrowed from the library and then I take notes from the books. After reading and I realize that I have actually gained a lot from the book, I buy it.
The added advantage here is that if it’s a really good book, then the second (or third) read-around will expose new concepts.

]]> By: Debbie M http://wealthpilgrim.com/why-i-never-set-foot-in-libraries/#comment-1572 Debbie M Sun, 09 Aug 2009 13:38:12 +0000 http://wealthpilgrim.com/?p=3299#comment-1572 Another way to learn from books is to take notes on them. But if it's a book you would return to again and again, finding something new each time, just taking notes isn't good enough. I know very, very few books that are that awesome, though. I also start at the library to help me eliminate the duds. Another way to learn from books is to take notes on them. But if it’s a book you would return to again and again, finding something new each time, just taking notes isn’t good enough. I know very, very few books that are that awesome, though.

I also start at the library to help me eliminate the duds.

]]> By: Monevator http://wealthpilgrim.com/why-i-never-set-foot-in-libraries/#comment-1496 Monevator Sat, 01 Aug 2009 11:11:54 +0000 http://wealthpilgrim.com/?p=3299#comment-1496 I'm torn. Books are a bargain compared to so much else we can buy, if costed at an hourly rate - let alone that business books and similar can deliver a return on investment in them. On the other hand, despite giving away books to friends I still lug van fulls from house to house like so much dead wood. I guess an eBook reader would be the perfect solution (and would enable me to refer back and re-read) but then I love the smell of paper. We humans were not meant to be 100% content, eh?! I’m torn. Books are a bargain compared to so much else we can buy, if costed at an hourly rate – let alone that business books and similar can deliver a return on investment in them.

On the other hand, despite giving away books to friends I still lug van fulls from house to house like so much dead wood.

I guess an eBook reader would be the perfect solution (and would enable me to refer back and re-read) but then I love the smell of paper.

We humans were not meant to be 100% content, eh?!

]]> By: Neal http://wealthpilgrim.com/why-i-never-set-foot-in-libraries/#comment-1490 Neal Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:30:27 +0000 http://wealthpilgrim.com/?p=3299#comment-1490 Beth/Kirk, I love your comments for two reasons: a. It illustrates the point that My Journey makes in his comment- one size does not fit all. b. We all learn from each other. Both your approaches are great ideas for the right person. I love it. Thanks. Beth/Kirk,

I love your comments for two reasons:
a. It illustrates the point that My Journey makes in his comment- one size does not fit all.

b. We all learn from each other.

Both your approaches are great ideas for the right person.

I love it. Thanks.

]]> By: Kirk Kinder http://wealthpilgrim.com/why-i-never-set-foot-in-libraries/#comment-1489 Kirk Kinder Fri, 31 Jul 2009 03:31:14 +0000 http://wealthpilgrim.com/?p=3299#comment-1489 Neal, I take a deviation on your habit. I read a book in the library first. If I get done, and it is a book I must have to reflect, highlight, etc. then I buy it. I have bought books in the past expecting to learn quite a bit and found them to be very basic or poorly written. And, these were highly recommended books. So, I would go to the library first. That way, I can avoid paying for the dud books. Neal,

I take a deviation on your habit. I read a book in the library first. If I get done, and it is a book I must have to reflect, highlight, etc. then I buy it.

I have bought books in the past expecting to learn quite a bit and found them to be very basic or poorly written. And, these were highly recommended books.

So, I would go to the library first. That way, I can avoid paying for the dud books.

]]> By: Beth http://wealthpilgrim.com/why-i-never-set-foot-in-libraries/#comment-1488 Beth Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:50 +0000 http://wealthpilgrim.com/?p=3299#comment-1488 I love libraries because I read a lot of fiction, and my limited budget (and shelf space!) would make it impossible for me to buy everything I want to read. However, books I want to learn from, art books and graphic novels are definitely things I'd rather buy. I guess it all depends on your interests! Neal -- I read a lot on line, and found that making a PDF or copying the text into a word processing document allows me to add comments and highlighting. It's not quite as good as print, but it saves a lot of trees... :) I love libraries because I read a lot of fiction, and my limited budget (and shelf space!) would make it impossible for me to buy everything I want to read. However, books I want to learn from, art books and graphic novels are definitely things I’d rather buy. I guess it all depends on your interests!

Neal — I read a lot on line, and found that making a PDF or copying the text into a word processing document allows me to add comments and highlighting. It’s not quite as good as print, but it saves a lot of trees… :)

]]> By: Neal http://wealthpilgrim.com/why-i-never-set-foot-in-libraries/#comment-1486 Neal Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:56:50 +0000 http://wealthpilgrim.com/?p=3299#comment-1486 JJ, Cool. I find it tough to read book on internet. Are you able to absorb? Do you print the material? Maybe I'm too old school but I just have to write on the doc to make it sink in. MY J, Coming from you....that's a huge compliment. Thanks friend. Neal JJ,

Cool. I find it tough to read book on internet. Are you able to absorb? Do you print the material? Maybe I’m too old school but I just have to write on the doc to make it sink in.

MY J,
Coming from you….that’s a huge compliment.

Thanks friend.

Neal

]]> By: My Journey http://wealthpilgrim.com/why-i-never-set-foot-in-libraries/#comment-1484 My Journey Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:36:36 +0000 http://wealthpilgrim.com/?p=3299#comment-1484 Neal, THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST POSTS I HAVE SEEN IN A LONG TIME! It has nothing to do with your book reading habits (which I kind of, but don't fully understand lol). Rather it has to do with you making an intentional decision with logic as to why you are doing it. It may go against the grain, but it doesn't matter as long as you know WHY you are going against the grain. Neal,

THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST POSTS I HAVE SEEN IN A LONG TIME! It has nothing to do with your book reading habits (which I kind of, but don’t fully understand lol).

Rather it has to do with you making an intentional decision with logic as to why you are doing it. It may go against the grain, but it doesn’t matter as long as you know WHY you are going against the grain.

]]> By: JJ http://wealthpilgrim.com/why-i-never-set-foot-in-libraries/#comment-1483 JJ Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:00:58 +0000 http://wealthpilgrim.com/?p=3299#comment-1483 Great post Neal! I haven't been to the library in years -- I prefer to read books & articles on the internet instead. Great post Neal! I haven’t been to the library in years — I prefer to read books & articles on the internet instead.

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