A few years ago I made a small choice — to start reading consistently. What I didn't expect was how much it would change everything else. The wisdom, the hope, the patience it built — none of that was on the label. But it showed up anyway.

There are things my generation drifted away from that the next generation desperately needs to reclaim. Put down the phone, seek real connection, challenge your thinking, and don't let a screen dictate who you become. The answer is clearer than you think.