There’s an old saying, or better yet, an old adage that says, “Knowledge is power.” That saying is truly an understatement. In my quest to become a steward of wealth, not just monetary wealth, I’m learning that without wisdom, one cannot obtain the greater portion of what is desired.
Let me start out by saying knowledge and wisdom go hand-in-hand. These two powers work in tandem with each other, so if knowledge is power, then wisdom is the principal thing. Let me put even more validity behind this newly crafted saying…
-Knowledge, meaning, per Webster’s Dictionary, is information, understanding, or skill that one would get from experience or education. Google.com states that ‘knowledge’ means the fact or condition of knowing something with familiarity gained through experience or association.
-Wisdom, per Webster’s Dictionary, is knowledge of what is proper or reasonable, and a good sense of judgment. It also explains that ‘wisdom’ means having the ability to discern inner qualities and relationships, insight, and a wise attitude, belief, or course of action. Google.com states that ‘wisdom’ means the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the quality of being wise. It also noted that wisdom is the soundness of an action or decision with regard to the application of experience, knowledge, and good judgment.
The definitions and meanings of those two words prove to be self-evident in explaining why they work in tandem with each other. You cannot have one without the other. If you only possess the knowledge of a thing without wisdom, how would you know the application of what has been ascertained? Or, if you have acquired wisdom, what kind of education or familiarity of a thing do you have in the first place? Knowledge and wisdom need each other to work the power that is housed within them.
I want to convey and apply this understanding in my sphere of influence. I want to ensure this understanding is prosperous in all of my endeavors. I don’t want to just say these understandings but fulfill them…daily. And I genuinely want the same for all my followers, as well as professional writers abroad. I want to ensure that I am releasing all the framework of success to you in this day and time. And to champion your right to be powerful in knowledge and wisdom as you embark on proving that you have what it takes to Make Your Mark in this world through your professional writing and scribing.
~Eboney