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Entrepreneur Bill Gates talks about his reading habits, emphasizing the importance of finishing books in this short video. Gates notes that he often takes notes while reading non-fiction books to make sure that he is absorbing the content, but admits that it can be frustrating to read books he disagrees with. He also discusses his reluctance to start reading certain books, such as the famously lengthy Infinite Jest, citing the challenge of getting his mind around what he's reading if he only has a few minutes at a time. Gates points out that magazine articles and short YouTube videos are better suited to his schedule, but makes a point to read for at least an hour each night to make progress on his current book.