Things and people may not always be what they seem, but how does one get to know what lies beyond appearances.
Category: Wisdom
The quality of being wise, of having experience, learning from experience, and good judgment. The ability to understand and make sound decisions based on experience, standards of value, and learning.
Confusing Wisdom with Knowledge
Wisdom is distinct from knowledge. It is one thing to know something, but that is not the same thing as being wise with regard to it.
Recognizing True Worth- Discernment
Things and experiences often have values that can be obscured or misrepresented.. The challenge is to have the good sense and wisdom to be able to see and appreciate these values.
Making Mistakes Can Make You Wiser
Getting it right often arrives after first getting it wrong.
We All Make Mistakes
While not desired, you can be pretty sure you will make at least some mistakes while pursuing your goals.
Learning from Others
How good of a learner are you when it comes to learning from other people who are more experienced than you?
Using the Past Wisely
The past is best used as a constructive resource for making wise choices in the present.
Discerning Truth and Value
In today’s world of disinformation and fake news it is more crucial than ever to be able to discern fact from fiction and right from wrong.
Limits of What Can Be Taught
The most worthwhile and meaningful things in life can never be fully understood or appreciated simply by taking the word of someone else.
Learn From Your Mistakes
Everyone makes mistakes, but the trick is to have the courage to acknowledge them and to have the good sense to try to learn from them