Patience teaches us the value of persistence, determination, confidence in our efforts, and the effectiveness of steady progress over time.
Tag: learning from experience
Learning from doing and from reflecting on the meaning of direct experiences in life, in contrast to learning from books and formal instruction in school
Do It, Don’t Just Think It
There’s a difference between thinking about something, and actually doing it.
Seeing what lies Beyond What Seems
Things and people may not always be what they seem, but how does one get to know what lies beyond appearances.
The Power Within
One of the most insightful moments in our lives is when we learn that we are stronger and more resourceful than we had thought.
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.
Patience and Success
The key to success often lies in the ability not to give up too soon. To have the patience to persist and persevere.
The Opposite of Patience
What is the opposite of patience, and what are it’s consequences?
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.
Become Wise On Time
Wisdom should not be just for old age, and if you are lucky at that. Best advice: work on becoming wise all through life, and start as young as you can.