Robert Greene Advises on Developing Reading Habits Through Challenging Literature

Author Robert Greene, known for 'The 48 Laws of Power,' offers guidance on cultivating reading habits by tackling difficult books. He suggests starting with accessible works before progressing to more complex material, emphasizing the importance of completing books even when they provoke disagreement. Greene recommends avoiding purely entertaining reads to prevent intellectual laziness, citing examples like Robert Caro's biographies of Lyndon B. Johnson as challenging but worthwhile. His advice, shared in a video, frames reading as mental training similar to physical exercise.