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David Petraeus

People often ask, why aren't you reading about what it is you're working on right now? And the truth is, you only get three pages a night before your eyelids close.

David Petraeus

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David Petraeus is explaining that when people wonder why he doesn't read about his current work, the real reason is that he quickly becomes too tired to continue. He implies that his exhaustion limits him to reading only a small amount each night before he falls asleep.

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