Intelligence is something, say some, we are born with.
On the other hand, wisdom, far more useful, is definitely something one can accumulate over a lifetime. Many search for ways to become wise, but few feel they have really achieved it. The Berlin Wisdom Project of the late 80s defined wisdom as:
- Spiritual knowledge
- Factual knowledge
- Excellent judgment
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Ability to learn from past experience
- Humility, emotional strength or ability to recover from defeat
- Openness and maturity - allowing another to see you as you really are
- A deeper understanding of human nature, including empathy for others and other cultures
However, if you don't think you embody all these qualities, there are SIX other ways to become wiser in the human experience:
1. Being Social
Research has shown that people who keep more contact with other people display higher levels of wisdom than those who remain more secluded. Some think this may be due to new people constantly giving us new ideas to think about, new information, new experiences, and this enriches the mind and gives us more wisdom. So make an effort, if not for others than for yourself. Stay in touch with old friends, go take a course, and stay in contact with those around you, it's the wise thing to do.
2. Open mindedness
Wisdom is the ability to understand all aspects of a problem, without surrendering to personal feelings. The meaning of an open mind is to find true empathy and to understand that everyone has a life story that affects them in some way, and it is not our place to judge. A good habit is to write down, every day, what ails you. At the end of the day, take a look at that list and try to get a new perspective on each problem, you'll be surprised what things will come to mind.
3. "I could be mistaken"
A smart person understands that it is impossible to know everything, and that life always throws you a curve when you least expect it. Acknowledging our mistakes may, and often does, lead to greater wisdom. Remember, your ability to be wrong shouldn't damage your reputation as a wise man, but should increase it, because wise people know how to take responsibility for their mistakes. Nietzsche is quoted to have said: "Wisdom sets limits on knowledge, too.". Acknowledge the limits of your knowledge and admit when you are wrong.
4. Experiencing new things
While we each have our own personal tastes in books, music, art or just what is good cinema, it is important to note that getting familiar with styles unknown will broaden your horizons and introduce new world views, new ideas and new outlooks on life. So put down the novel you're reading and try a science fiction story, a history book or just a great romance. Whatever it is you almost never read, now is the time to add some real experience in things you haven't really touched on. So try something new, or learn a new skill - it won't just make you wiser, it'll also keep youyoung!
5. Self awareness
Many will say they have rich life experience, but when was the last time you really stopped to think of all you've learned throughout life?
Try this exercise: Write down your three biggest failures and your three biggest successes. Next to each of them write some of the events that lead to it and the lessons you learned. Look for patterns, without pride or regret, simple patterns to teach you about how you used each experience to drive you forward. After all, knowing yourself is the biggest challenge of all.
6. Know what goes on around you
Yes, the news is often dramatic, misrepresented or just depressing. But it's hard to make balanced decisions for yourself and others if you don't learn from the mistakes that happen to others and to on larger scales, to your city, country and world. Keep updated, read a newspaper, watch the news or just read a news site online from time to time. Read the articles, not just headlines, and understand how you fit into this bigger world, and where you stand. This is crucial for true wisdom.
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Tuesday, May 19, 2015
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12 Mind-Blowing Real Estate Facts to Entertain Your Brain
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Tiny Houses - Less is Less
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In an increasingly dense world, the importance of building right and sometimes, building small, have enormous advantages. Those with less means often find they must settle for less space. However, it is what they do with that space that really turns a potential house into a home. Here 18 creative ideas for creating great homes from tiny potentials.
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| 1. Some billboards can be transformed into small Shelter Houses for the homeless. |
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| 2. A little house on wheels |
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| 3. An immaculate, tiny house in Tokyo |
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| 4. This charming yet tiny Victorian Cottage can be found in the Catskills, New York |
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| 5. A container home in Savannah, Georgia |
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| 6. Tiny House In Boise, Idaho |
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| 7. A very interesting looking shelter in Germany |
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| 8. Not your average garandma's cottage in the woods |
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| 9. A studio house in Canada |
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| 10. No need to take the bus home... |
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| 11. Tiny House In Canada |
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| 12. Vertical house in Tokyo, Japan |
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| 13. The Keret House, Warsaw |
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| 14. AVictorian home on wheels, now I've seen everything |
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| 15. A zen-like floating houseboat in Finland |
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| 16. A beautiful type of trailer, more like a family cottage on wheels |
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| 17. A tiny yet beautiful house in Toronto |
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| 18. This tiny home is completely self-sustaining, Washington DC |
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