The goal is to always be better and it helps me to strive for being more competent after reading each book. ![]() There are three parts to how I have trained my reading competency after working on that proficiency about 7 years before I started my studies in the university. Eventually, the distinction for general paper was reached in 4 years when I studied in college. Within two years, I scored a distinction in English literature with the aid of a very inspiring teacher in St Joseph’s Institution. As a result, I transitioned from an absolute slacker who often read Marvel and DC comic books, Chinese literature and fantasy & science fiction stories to an avid reader of English books. I worked backwards and figured out that I need better grades in English as a first step such that I will eventually study my PhD in physics with Cambridge University, UK. “A Brief History of Time” by Stephen Hawking inspired me to work towards being a theoretical physicist. I came across a scientific book that changed my life. ![]() Something happened during the second year of my high school. I was remarkably bad in English and extremely proficient in Chinese. The only books that I enjoyed reading were Chinese literature and English comic books. Before 15, I hated reading English books. That does not mean that reading is a simple activity. ![]() ![]() I have a daily habit of reading for 30 minutes.
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