One pressing question in the field of education is What is the difference between wisdom and knowledge?
When a person is knowledgeable, she has a nice collection of data under
her belt. This does her little good if she is unable to apply this
information in real life. Wisdom is the ability to apply the collection
of facts to everyday experiences.
LessMeans More
Less can mean more when it comes to knowledge. I like to look at this
in the same way I do fashion. It’s better to wear a stunning pair of
diamond earrings rather than a gaudy array of cheap jewelry arranged
haphazardly on my person. Doesn’t make sense? It will in a moment.
A person can be very knowledgeable but if he can’t use what he knows,
it’s nothing more than clutter, a poorly accessorized mind, if you
will. A wise person selects his knowledge judiciously, applying it as
appropriate. Why let data sit in the back of your mind? It does little
more than collect dust.
Avoiding the Ivory Tower
You may be familiar with the Ivory Tower, that place in which the
knowledgeable completely lose touch with the real world. You can avoid
this realm by getting your PhD in Wisdom. This approach requires no
formal schooling, grades or examination. It requires insight into how
you use what you learn.
I used to pride myself on how much I know. Now I pride myself on how
much I accomplish. Accomplishments require much wisdom and after
achieving specific life goals, I decided to treat myself with a fake diploma to commemorate my wise accomplishments.
Getting Your PhD in Wisdom
Too bad that there isn’t a diploma available for wisdom. We focus on
academics, which are, well, academic. Consider what you want to
accomplish as you explore the notion of using wisdom to maximize your
knowledge base. This involves delving into your natural talents. A wise
person is in touch with her talent and she uses her talent well.
Earning your degree in Wisdom requires little more that
self-exploration. Take some time to consider the things that you know.
How can you use this hoard of data to move you toward a more fulfilling
and rewarding life? Developing wisdom naturally draws you in the proper
direction.
Once you have discovered your talent, you are better able to apply what
you have learned to what you do. The beauty of the process is that you
don’t have to know a lot; you merely have to use what you know wisely.
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