Sublime

Wisdom is our capacity for understanding, and understanding is our ability to grasp the significance and to realise the relevance of what we know. Knowledge is important, but without the wisdom to use it in the right way, it is lifeless.

the classic contrast between intelligence and wisdom, most concisely: “intelligence is knowing the right answer, wisdom is knowing when to say it.” Wisdom overlaps with lucidity, but not entirely. An experienced old man can be wise but not lucid, and a bright young woman can be lucid but not wise. Wisdom is about qualitative knowledge gained throug... See more

Wisdom refers to the slow accumulation of personal values that work well for people living in different kinds of ways.

Perhaps the simplest and best definition of wisdom I’ve heard is “knowing what information is important.” This kind of knowing is not solely done in the intellect. Data is constantly being fed into your unconscious, then cross referenced against your experience.

“Intelligence is knowing how to win the game. Wisdom is knowing which game to play.”

1. Wisdom is prevention.

2. The fundamental algorithm of life: repeat what works.

3. The wise of every generation discover the same truths.

4. Avoid distraction.

5. Spend time thinking.

6. Position yourself for opportunity.

7. Invert: Much of success comes from simply avoiding common paths to failure.

8. Avoiding stupidity is easier than seeking brillianc... See more

Information is little pieces of idea that you have. Your speed lists will probably consist mostly of information.

After you collect a bunch of information, you'll detect patterns and relationships. As you integrate ideas together, it becomes far greater than the sum of the individual pieces- it becomes knowledge .

What is Wisdom? I define it as kno... See more