“It isn’t what the book costs; it’s what it will cost if you don’t read it”
— Jim Rohn
Simplified Meaning:
Buying a book involves spending some money, but there's a bigger "cost" if you choose not to read it. Imagine you decide not to learn something new—like a new skill or a valuable lesson. Missing out on that knowledge could have a big impact on your life, like not getting a better job or making poor decisions because you didn't have the right information. Take, for example, someone who wants to start their own business. If they spend money on a book full of advice and success stories but don't read it, they might make avoidable mistakes that could cost them more money in the long run. The real price isn't the money spent on the book; it's the missed opportunities and potential failures because they didn't take the time to learn from it. So, investing time in reading and learning can save you from bigger problems and help you get ahead. Whether in career, personal growth, or understanding the world, the benefits of reading are far greater than the money spent on a book.