Why People Should Read Fiction


A writer at Forbes explains how reading fiction helps business leaders (and really, everyone) become more emotionally perceptive. She writes that “it seems that reading fiction improves your sensitivity to and appreciation of complex human situations; it provides a richer ‘toolkit’ of understanding from which to pull when making decisions and building relationships. And as our business lives get more complex, faster-paced, less hierarchical and more dependent upon our ability to build support with those around us – that kind of toolkit becomes ever more critical to our success.”

Give this article a look then pick up a novel and feel good about doing it!

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