Five Days, Five Questions - Day Two
2) What do you believe is the difference between knowledge and wisdom?
Knowledge is simply what is know to us but not necessarily clear and unambiguous fact. The philosophical debate on exactly what knowledge is defined as is probably not important, but for George, it is simply what I know. Maybe it is information learned academically or social skills learned from my interactions with others but the sum of these interactions and what I take away are ......knowledge. From where I stand it forms the foundation of belief and also technical skill. I know the principles of my faith. I know how to discount cash flows. I know how to be a good friend.
Wisdom comes from the same life experiences, however, wisdom steps beyond knowledge in that it requires subjective interpretation of application of knowledge. Wisdom requires courage at times in take a stand in making a decision. I have found that although I know one thing might be so, greater wisdom might point to the fact that this point of view might not be applicable.
Knowledge was knowing how to deal with a long spot last weekend. Wisdom was knowing I MIGHT not make it back to the drop zone and choosing to land in a back yard rather risk being in a swamp. (hey kid, thanks for not telling your parents I landed in your back yard......it's still our secret)
Knowledge is knowing that my career will probably limited where I am now. Wisdom is taking the time to find the right opportunity rather than jump at any opportunity just to move on.
Knowledge helps me to understand that the kids at TCH are under some of the best care in the world from the doctors there. Wisdom comforts me with my faith that underpins the ability of the doctors.
I will take wisdom over knowledge any day.
Knowledge is simply what is know to us but not necessarily clear and unambiguous fact. The philosophical debate on exactly what knowledge is defined as is probably not important, but for George, it is simply what I know. Maybe it is information learned academically or social skills learned from my interactions with others but the sum of these interactions and what I take away are ......knowledge. From where I stand it forms the foundation of belief and also technical skill. I know the principles of my faith. I know how to discount cash flows. I know how to be a good friend.
Wisdom comes from the same life experiences, however, wisdom steps beyond knowledge in that it requires subjective interpretation of application of knowledge. Wisdom requires courage at times in take a stand in making a decision. I have found that although I know one thing might be so, greater wisdom might point to the fact that this point of view might not be applicable.
Knowledge was knowing how to deal with a long spot last weekend. Wisdom was knowing I MIGHT not make it back to the drop zone and choosing to land in a back yard rather risk being in a swamp. (hey kid, thanks for not telling your parents I landed in your back yard......it's still our secret)
Knowledge is knowing that my career will probably limited where I am now. Wisdom is taking the time to find the right opportunity rather than jump at any opportunity just to move on.
Knowledge helps me to understand that the kids at TCH are under some of the best care in the world from the doctors there. Wisdom comforts me with my faith that underpins the ability of the doctors.
I will take wisdom over knowledge any day.
posted by Booster MPS at
11:49 PM
3 Comments:
And wisdom passed on is just knowledge until whomever you are mentoring gains enough experience to make a wise decision based on that knowledge.
I quote...
Knowledge is the understanding that a tomato is a fruit..wisdom is the understanding that you don't put tomatoes in fruit salads.
Me too!
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