Nick HutchisonFounder and CEO, BookThinkers

1 of the MAIN benefits to reading physical books…

13 Feb 2024 · 1 min

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In this short YouTube monologue, Nick Hutchison argues that reading physical paper books significantly improves a person's attention span. He explains that the act of putting one’s nose down on a book for an extended period trains the ability to focus, and this heightened focus is transferable to other areas of life, such as job performance and interviews. Hutchison contrasts this deep, sustained reading with the instant‑gratification scrolling typical of social media, suggesting that books can counteract the distraction caused by constant digital consumption. He uses a personal anecdote about how he would present his focus ability as a key strength in a job interview, highlighting the practical benefits of the skill cultivated through reading.

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One of the main benefits of reading physical paper books is that it improves your attention span. So it doesn't matter if it's a nonfiction book, a fiction book, but putting your nose down and reading that paper for an extended period of time will help you create the ability to focus. And that ability to focus is transferable to other areas of your life. You know, I always joke around with people and say that if I had to go back and apply for a job again, right, Book Thinkers implodes and now I'm back on the job market. In an interview, I'd say my biggest strength is my ability to focus because so many other people are distracted. It scrolling all day long on social media looking for instant gratification, and a book can help you solve that problem.