SANJAY SAYS
Nobody Ever Became a Better Person by Watching Must-See TV
TV is fun, but reading is still the source of the best wisdom
Some things we do for fun, like hanging out with our modern family, our friends, and the folks at the local police precinct (if we live in Brooklyn).
But unlike most TV shows, reading occupies a special place in our entertainment repertoire because of its power to transform our minds — by connecting us to the minds of compelling authors. And to make the most of these connections, we should be deliberate about our reading choices. You know, have some law and order around what you read.
You’re here on Medium right now, reading this article. Am I a writer that you regularly follow? Or did you stumble here and now you’re trying to decide if you made a mistake? Curb your enthusiasm; I won’t be offended.
Still here? That means you like my writing! Keep reading and learn a bit about me, and the reading platforms and principles I use when I’m not wasting time breaking bad. That’s almost the last juvenile TV reference, I promise.
Deciding what to read
If someone who knows me recommends something, I’ll always read it. If an author comes on a podcast and seems…
