In an interview with Quartz in 2017, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates shared his reading habits and strategies that enable him to read around 50 books in a year. What Happened: Gates disclosed the four key habits he uses to optimize his reading efficiency: Take notes, don’t start a book if you can’t finish, paper books over e-books, and block an hour at least. He spoke about the significance of concentration while reading, particularly for non-fiction books. “When you’re reading you have to be careful that you are concentrating particularly if it’s a non-fiction book,” he stated. Gates also poi…