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I attribute my writing abilities to having read a ton of books as a kid. I read most of those books in middle school, but prior to that in elementary school, I
by Casseres 9y ago
I attribute my writing abilities to having read a ton of books as a kid.
I read most of those books in middle school, but prior to that in elementary school, I was already reading at a 12th grade level according to some reading test we took in school.
As to why my reading comprehension was advanced for my age? No idea.
I don't nearly do as well with public speaking, but I've tried Toastmasters for a while, and think that helps. At the minimum, you'll meet some great people, have some fun, and listen to (and share I hope!) some great stories.
- qubex 9y agoLikewise, through Middle School., High School. University, and my first three-and-a-half year work experience in China, I read incessantly. I probably averaged two or three books per month (typically nonfiction, initially popular science but increasingly technical, with several textbooks of various subjects thrown in for good measure) for... about fourteen years. That leads me to estimate about 420 books in that period, which roughly matches with the size of my “read” bookcase.