It's easy to get so laser-focused on programming and tech, that you close yourself off to other avenues of learning.

In the latest episode of the No Compromises podcast, Aaron argues that non-tech reading can sharpen your engineering thinking.

We discuss balancing breadth without diluting focus, and how to turn casual reading into active learning with quick capture habits.

• (00:00) - An example from a book on business
• (03:30) - Don’t go too broad
• (05:15) - Practice active learning
• (07:15) - Read something different
• (07:30) - Silly bit

You should still read our Laravel books though.