325. The Counterintuitive Benefit of Reading Books You Don't Like or Agree With

In this episode, we explore the surprising mental and emotional benefits of reading books you don’t enjoy. From expanding your perspective to building resilience, we break down why pushing through uncomfortable or challenging material can actually strengthen your mind. You’ll learn how disliked books sharpen critical thinking, deepen emotional capacity, and reveal hidden parts of your own preferences. If you’ve ever felt guilty for quitting a book—or frustrated while trying to finish one—this conversation will give you a new way to approach the reading life.