多读书的好处

The more books you read， the better your life will be. Here are 9 reasons why you should read more books.

你读的书越多，你的生活就会越好。以下是9个你应该多读书的理由。

1. You will optimize your brain power

多读书会优化你的脑力

Studies suggest reading makes you smart. Unlike watching television， which requires no thought process， reading is an active learning experience that will keep your mind sharp （even in old age）.

研究表明阅读使人变聪明。读书不像看电视，看电视不需要有思维活动过程，阅读是一次积极的学习经历，会让你的思维变敏捷（即使到了老年，思维也能保持敏捷）。

2. You will increase your odds of success

多读书会增加你的成功概率

The more books you read， the more knowledge you will have， the more strategies and resources your brain will store， the more likely you will succeed.

你读的书越多，你的知识就会越多，你的大脑中会存储更多的策略和资源，越有可能会成功。

3. You will improve your vocabulary

多读书会增加你的词汇量

The more words you’re capable of using， the better you will become at expressing your thoughts and feelings.

你运用的单词越多，你就越能更好地表达你的想法和感受。

4. You will entertain yourself for a low price

多读书可以以一种很低廉的方式取悦自己

If you’re looking for entertainment on a budget， you can’t beat books. Thanks to the popularity of electronic reading devices like the Kindle and re-selling websites like eBay， it’s never been easier to entertain yourself for hours at a time， for the low cost of a few dollars.

如果你想花钱找乐子但又预算有限，那么看书是无敌的自娱自乐方式。由于电子阅读设备的普及，像Kindle和eBay等转售阅读网站，每次都能轻松地自娱自乐数小时之久，成本低至不过几美元而已。

5. You will strengthen your patience muscles

多读书会增强你的耐力肌肉

While it might be “easier” to watch a two-hour movie， it is far more beneficial to spend forty-eight hours reading a book. Opting for the book over the TV will strengthen your patience muscles over time， resulting in more success in business and life.

虽然看两小时的电影可能会比较“容易”，但花48个小时阅读一本书却更加有益。选择阅读而不是看电视，随着时间的推移这会增强你的“耐力肌肉”，结果工作和生活都会取得比较大的成功。

6. You will eliminate boredom during down-time

读书可以在闲暇时间打发无聊

It is wise to keep a book in your purse or car at all times. Even if you just take a few minutes to read a chapter during your commute and lunch break every day， those minutes will quickly turn into hours if repeated consistently.

在你的包里或车里始终放一本书是很明智的选择。即使你每天只是在上下班的车上或者午休时间用几分钟的时间读一章内容，坚持几分钟几分钟地累计，很快阅读时间就会累计成数小时。

7. You will discover surprising new ideas that are interesting

多读书你会发掘出自己惊人的、有趣的新想法

Reading introduced me to concepts like mindful eating， relaxation exercises， and the importance of loving yourself. If you don’t read， you could be missing out on intriguing ideas that would likewise re-define your personal purpose or business philosophy.

阅读使我形成这些概念：用心饮食、放松锻炼和爱自己的重要性。如果你不读书，你也许就不会发掘出自己的一些有趣想法，这些想法则能重新定义你的个人目标和职业哲学。

8. You will become an expert in your field

多读书使你在你的领域变成专家

Don’t you think reading academic journals， articles， and books by experts in your field might make you better at what you do？ If you can’t be bothered to learn more about your profession， then your lack of passion could be a sign that you’re in the wrong field.

你不觉得阅读你的领域的专家们所著的学术期刊、文章和书籍，可能会使你在自己的领域上做得更好吗？如果对于你自己的职业你不愿意多学习，那么可能代表你对这个职业缺少激情，你自己选错了职业领域。

9. You will reduce stress and unwind into a good night’s sleep

多读书会减轻你的压力并让你放松地睡个好觉

Exposing yourself to artificial light on your cellphone， TV or tablet reduces your body’s production of melatonin， which can make it difficult to get a good night’s sleep. You would be wise to cut off all electronics at least an hour before bed， and replace that with a good book， which is a much better sleep-friendly alternative.

你总是处在手机、电视或平板电脑这类人造光的环境下，会造成身体褪黑激素量降低，这样就很难睡个好觉。明智的选择是：至少在睡觉前一小时，切断所有电器，换成一本好书，这是一种更好入睡的选择。

Vocabulary

active adj. 积极的；主动的

sharp adj. 敏捷的

strategy n. 策略

store v. 储存

capable adj. 有能力的

entertainment n. 娱乐；消遣

electronic adj. 电子的

beneficial adj. 有益的

opt v. 选择

strengthen v. 加强；增强

chapter n. 章节

commute n. 通勤

consistently adv. 始终如一地

concept n. 观念；概念

intriguing adj. 有趣的

expert n. 专家

passion n. 激情

expose v. 暴露

alternative n. 供替代的选择