The loop of constant self-improvement

Are you reading a lot? All these ads in my feed tell me, "Elon Musk read 10 hours a day" or "Bill Gates reads 50 books a year", and I can hardly argue that they're not successful. Until very recently, I was convinced that reading more about my job interests plus the usual Times bestseller list features were essential to grow and learn. And then I noticed something: It can fuel your inaction.