Bill Gates does not read every book he starts; he applies a selective framework to choose books worth completing, as forcing himself to finish every book creates undue pressure on book selection.
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Bill GatesEvidence Quote
“I don't let myself start a book if you decide to finish every single book that you start it puts a lot of pressure on making sure that the book you're picking is the correct book”
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Bill Gates' WEIRD Reading Habits (How Bill Gates Reads Books And Remembers Everything)— Andrew KirbyCreated: 8/13/2026, 9:50:19 AM
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