Getting it right often arrives after first getting it wrong.
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.
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
Wisdom to Change Yourself
It is the wisdom to change ourselves, and not our knowledge of external problems that leads to the most meaningful changes in the world.
Where Does Wisdom Come From?
Sorry, wisdom does not come automatically. Wisdom comes from education and learning, and not simply from growing older.