4 Ways Reading the Newspaper Will Make You Rich and Famous

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Last year, everyone proclaimed that print newspapers were dying. It turns out that fewer newspapers have gone under than some had predicted, but I don’t think anyone is announcing that newspapers are thriving.

I’d like to see print newspapers make a comeback. I think that local and national newspapers play a crucial role in our society. But, more importantly for Wise Bread readers, there are a lot of ways reading a print newspaper will benefit you.

Save Time

I don’t know about you, but I really dislike reading newspaper articles online. They are spread over several pages, each page taking an increasing amount of time to load. And each online page is covered with obnoxious ads. These two factors make it exceptionally difficult to skim articles and get a good idea of what’s going on in the news in a short period of time. Sure, you can skim over some headlines on newspapers sites, but to get any depth to a story you have to click through and open it. In print, you can quickly glance over headlines, image captions, and read the lead-in to a story to get an idea of what it’s about. I spend probably 20 minutes each morning reading my local paper, but if I read the equivalent number of stories online it would take me five times as long.

Save Money

My newspaper now lists something like “Save $250 in Coupons” at the top of the Sunday section. Coupon clipping saves me a few dollars each week, but I also save money by finding travel deals, theater deals, and cheap or free events. The Sunday circular ads are also a great way to comparison shop. I was recently shopping for a new stove and could look through the ads each week to see what was on sale at the stores in my area. (Have you ever tried to look at an ad circular online? You may still be waiting for it to load.) Most newspapers also have calendars in their weekly sections listing the special and free events taking place that week. For example, the Homes section makes it incredibly easy to check out any home repair workshops And in the Taste section, I frequently find beer and wine tastings.

Provoke Conversation

Unless you spend two hours a day reading news online, you’re not going to be able to know the majority of happenings in your community. When you read a print paper and know what’s going on, you are better prepared to make conversation with a variety of people, whether it’s the owner of a company you’re trying to get a job with or a person at a bar who might be your future spouse. This intelligent conversation leads to opportunities that can make you rich and famous.

Generate Money-Making Ideas

By following the news, you gain a glimpse into societal trends. Identifying these trends and then solving the problem that arises from the trend allows you to make money and help people. You don’t have to come up with the “one brilliant idea.” Instead, you just have to be able to fill a need or desire that some people have.

I know there are a lot of people who believe that paying attention to the news is a waste of time. However, it seems that most of these people are already rich and famous. Once you’re rich and famous, you can hire someone to read the paper and tell you what’s most important and relevant to your life. Until then, subscribe to your local print newspaper. Besides the greater good of having independent journalism, you’ll save money and time, and grow your network and your business.

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