Do not just discount a text because it is
unfamiliar to you. Each time you read, you are
exposed to new ideas and perspectives.
Reading can change the way that you
understand the world. It can give you a broader
perspective on things. It can make you
worldlier. You can learn how people live in far
away places. You can learn about cultures
different from your own.
Reading is good for your state of mind. It has a
calming effect. It can lower your stress levels
and help you relax. You can escape from your
troubles for a moment when you read, and it's
a positive escape. The benefits of reading far
outweigh those of acting like a doofus. So do
yourself a favor: the next time you get a
reading assignment, take as much as you can
from it. Squeeze it for every drop of
knowledge that it contains. Then move on to
the next one.