Reading This Way Can Make You A Smarter, Better Leader in Twelve Minutes

Learning is a lifelong process, and books are still one of the best ways to process deep, complex ideas. While podcasts and documentaries constantly teach us new things, books communicate in a language that stretches our minds and keeps us thinking. The benefits of book reading are even backed by science: books reduce stress, help us sleep better, improve decision-making, make us better leaders and even make us smarter. Although book reports stopped in grade school, it's no less important to read and process information in the way only a book can offer.

With the mountain of responsibilities adults face, it may seem impossible to welcome reading back into your life. But there is a way to gather all of the wisdom from a book in a matter of minutes--twelve minutes, to be exact.

The 12min Micro Book Library offers access to the world's greatest thinkers and writers, synthesizing their work so that you gain all that knowledge in a mere twelve minutes. Micro books offer the same benefits of reading a book, but the shortened time allows you to explore so many more books than ever before.

Micro books come in text and audio forms, allowing you to read them on a plane or listen to them while driving a daily commute. The books are accessible offline, making them easy to take on international trips without consistent WiFi access. Micro books can even be compiled onto a playlist, allowing you to enjoy multiple books during a plane ride or a car trip.

The Micro Book Library already has hundreds of titles, but users will have access to 30 new titles each month. If there's a specific book you'd like synthesized, just let the 12min team know and they'll create that micro book for you.

If you're unsure about getting a $39 lifetime subscription to the 12min Micro Book Library, you can always try a one-year subscription for $19, or a two-year subscription for $29. At an 88 percent discount, the lifetime subscription is a worthy investment into a life spent learning by the book.

Price subject to change.