Naval Ravikanth - On How I Got Interested in Reading

The speaker developed a love for reading at a young age by exploring a variety of materials, including comic books, religious digests, storybooks, and mysteries. They attribute their interest in reading to being an antisocial introvert who found solace in the world of words and ideas. Unlike many other children, they were not forced to read specific books and were able to indulge in what would now be considered mental junk food. However, over time, their reading preferences expanded to include healthier options like science, mathematics, and philosophy. The speaker primarily reads on Kindle for convenience but also purchases physical copies of books they really enjoy.

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