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The Case for Reading Fiction

The Case for Reading Fiction

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Read To Be Hired

When hiring, managers look for hard-to-define or quantify skillsets in employees, like self-discipline, creative problem-solving, empathy, flexibility, rational judgement, and kindness.

And recent research suggests consuming literary fiction develops critical thinking, emotional intelligence and empathy in readers.

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The Readers of Fiction

Top business leaders and CEOs usually recommend non-fiction books, however, studies point towards fiction as an effective way to enhance the brain's ability to keep an open mind while processing information, leading to effective decision making.

Non-readers often jump to conclusions, but the ones who invest in reading are more thoughtful, creative and comfortable with competing narratives and contradictory information.

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