Meaning of Wisdom – It's a 3-step process

Posted on August 26th, 2010

Albert Einstein once said, “Wisdom is not a product of schooling but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it”.In order to truly understand what he meant you have know the true meaning of wisdom. Over the years I have been harboring the wrong notion on wisdom. I was under the impression that knowledge is wisdom. And I am sure that there are millions of others who think the same way. Thanks to Dr. Myles Munroe, I got the true meaning of wisdom the other day. I felt so enlightened and free at this newfound knowledge. And I am sure you the reader will find it same too.

Wisdom is a 3-step process. Let me explain it to you. There are 3 words closely related to each other but are not properly understood. They are knowledge, understanding and wisdom. People generally think that they are the same; I was on the same boat too. But here’s the real meaning of each – Knowledge is Information, Understanding is Comprehension and Wisdom is Application.

In short, wisdom is knowledge that is understood and applied! It’s a 3-step process – Gaining Knowledge, Understanding it and then applying it. You can have knowledge and not apply it. You can have understanding of the knowledge, but not apply it. For true wisdom to present itself, you need to follow all 3 steps. A doctor smoking a cigarette is unwise, because he has the knowledge, has the understanding of the effects of smoking, but is not applying it.

So the starting point of wisdom is gathering of knowledge. The next step is to ensure that you have the skills and capacity to understand that knowledge. And finally, you need to garner the courage to apply it in practical life.

So the next time you come across a grey-haired man, reserve your judgment on whether the person is wise or not. Observe his actions, and his true wisdom will be laid bare. Sandra Carey once said, “Never mistake knowledge for wisdom. One helps you make a living; the other helps you make a life.” So true!

God Bless.

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About the Author:
John Bino is an entrepreneur and success coach specializing in helping fellow entrepreneurs and the community at large to realize their true potential. His mission is to help people become more valuable to their family and the marketplace.
For more information on John Bino or to contact him, go to either his blog http://www.parentsINCorporated.com or to his business website http://www.earnwhatyoudeserve.com

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