for me i know it was because i was a reader.. i began reading books at the age of 13, this was in the 1950's.
because there were some serious family problems i had two escapes i could count on reading and associating with my friends at the kingdom hall.. as i devoured steinbeck, hemingway, wolf etc.
my world view expanded....it had to.
Hi everyone. I'm glad to see that reading was the key of empowerment for most of us.
Sorry BungiBill, it actually worked opposite for you.
I would have to say reading, an imagination, (from being an only child),curiosity (it actually saved this cat) and asking questions and the answers not making sense.
