Setting out on your adventure, you can decide to bore through some wood pulp of a book or write your own along the way. Do you want to trod in the footsteps of those who have gone before you, or discover new gems on your own path? Again (as is my default), it's up to what kind of adventure you'd like to have. Let's break this down, like the group or solo adventure (because let's face it: bringing a book along with you is kind of like traveling with other people too....except it doesn't talk back or get sick on MSG). Reviewing Texts With text-in-hand, you can readily prepare for your adventure. You can plot your adventure by using a reference, making sure you hit every point you'd like to hit. This can really save on time, if you're pressed for time (which most people in our Western Culture make themselves). You can eliminate the duds before you even reach your destination and focus on the gems. Reading some books before you get there can save you money.