Habit 029: Read A Book

The concept of low hanging fruit is discussed. 

The effects of distractions on dietary habits are discussed. 

Allergy-proofing your world is discussed (part 2). 

‏هُنيهة عن القراءة، تحدثنا فيها عن أهمية القراءة، وسألنا أ.عبيد عن حقيقة السعادة التي تعتري الكتب، وهل القراءة غاية أم وسيلة؟ ماذا عن القراءة المنهجية؟ 

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