I read a lot of books. The biggest benefit I get from them is that my thoughts on current projects will get tweaked a bit, and a few gems come to me that I woul

I read a lot of books. The biggest benefit I get from them is that my thoughts on current projects will get tweaked a bit, and a few gems come to me that I wouldn't have thought of otherwise if I was too focused on my specific project(s) and books that relate directly to them. I read for enjoyment, relaxation, and learning, in that order. A lot of times, the benefit I get is similar to when you have an idea in your head then actually talk to someone about it. It's amazing the sort of ideas that pop into your head when you just start TALKING about what you're doing instead of just thinking about it. Books, however high-level or fluff-filled, often have the same effect for me.