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Put Down The Business Book. Read Fiction Instead

Jul 27, 2026 · 26m

Summary

Jay Papazian argues that busy leaders should read fiction to boost empathy, focus, and brain health, countering the stigma that business people only read nonfiction. He shares strategies for starting, like the "do not finish" rule, and recommends ten fiction books across sci-fi, historical, and general categories. The episode encourages entrepreneurs to use reading as a tool for relaxation and personal growth.

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