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Originally Posted by issybird
For me, it came down to two realizations, which I have (mostly) internalized:
- That the books I'm buying are no better or more interesting than ones I already own
- That I'll never be able to read all the books I'd like to read.
Which doesn't mean I don't slip up, but I can usually catch myself before much damage is done. |
I need to stop patting myself on the back. There's a third principle that I've imperfectly internalized:
- It's not a bargain if you never read it.
I do like a bargain. Too much.