The Power Of Rereading Your Old Books

Picture by Tom Morris

I have always like reading. The Five Find Outers, The Famous Five, Moonface and The Faraway Tree  by Enid Blyton were my favorites when I was growing up. 

When competing in cross country/ track and field and triathlon, I pored over race reports, scientific articles on training, and sports biographies to help my athletic performance.

I also have this habit of rereading the books I like. Some books I've even reread a few times. I've realized that the older and wiser version of myself reads, analyses and understands things differently (and better) than the younger me.

The same applies to treatment and rehabilitation. Everyone seems enarmored with new treatment strategies, answers and solutions. Always looking for the latest flavor of the month.

Of course I do keep up with the latest updates. But do they always work better? Perhaps if we reread our older books/ articles we can better understand things we have have tried, considered or perhaps even ignored previously. You may find that most of the answers are already there. 

My family and I are currently away traveling, hence the short post this week. I am taking the time to read both old and new books. I love the feeling of paper between my fingers.

Have a safe holiday if you are traveling.