Quote by David Petraeus

People often ask, why aren't you reading about what it is you're working on right now? And the truth is, you only get three pages a night before your eyelids close.

People often ask, why aren't you reading about what it is yo

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This quote implies that there might be limited time and energy available for learning and researching. The person mentioned in the quote is presumably occupied with their work or a specific project. Despite a desire to read and expand their knowledge, they can only manage to read a few pages each night before falling asleep. This limitation may well be a result of busyness or exhaustion from their current endeavors.

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