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Reading—your window for ideas

Sometimes, you will not be creative about a subject until you can imagine what it is like to stand in the shoes of others. Getting out and experiencing this at first hand is always best. But there is not enough time and money for every person to experience everything at first hand. Luckily, a ready supplement is nearer than you might think. Reading. It is a great way to multiply the exposure of a team to different concepts, new thinking and greater knowledge.

The benefits from reading are enormous. At a basic level, literacy is key to helping disenfranchised people and developing countries to improve their outlook and opportunities. It opens doors to education and to practical tasks like working in ...

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