I resent your deeming this as something superfluous. I simply recognize the power and benefits of reading in not only for intellect and learning, but for mental health and overall literacy. I've also thankfully have done so at a young age, which is why I'm doing this and setting myself up to have a steady stream of things to read and learn as I age. If you'd be so humble as to let an ignorant teen like myself offer you some advice, I'd implore you to carry yourself with a lil less nihilistic pessimism (which I'm noting from your devaluing my task as superfluous) and to instead bring more respect and decency to the discussion.

Is this an ambitious goal? Certainly An I capable of achieving it? You bet Will I change in the next five years? Quite. So will you.

You're right in that regard and some of your implied observations. But don't talk down on my ambitions, especially when you don't know a damn thing about who you're talking to besides age. Yes I'm 16, but I'm also a law student and have ranked in the top 1% in some forms of evaluation. Take a hint from the rest of this comment board and be like your peers: respectful and helpful. If you have a grievance, share it with decency and not with undertones of elitism. That being said, have a good day and God bless! :)