# Read outside tech to expand your horizons

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Podcast: [No Compromises](https://stenobird.com/podcast/no-compromises-1309932)
Published: 2025-11-08T06:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/0a497c23
Audio file: https://media.transistor.fm/0a497c23/c894cbd6.mp3
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## Resource

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.

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