Wisdom is a virtue that isn’t innate, but can only be acquired through experience. Anyone who is interested in trying new things and reflecting on the process has the ability to gain wisdom. By learning as much as you can, analyzing your experiences and putting your knowledge to the test, you can become a wiser person.
Thanks for sharing the question. Apart from the interesting views of the colleagues, from another point of view,
''By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.''
-Confucius
Regards
Dear Professor
Try new things. It's hard to gain wisdom when you stay in and do the same thing day after day. You get wiser when you put yourself out there and give yourself the opportunity to learn, make mistakes and reflect on the experience. If you tend to be on the inhibited side, work on cultivating an inquisitive spirit and the willingness to put yourself in new situations.[1] Every time you experience something new, you open yourself up to the possibility of learning and getting a little wiser for having tried it.
Going to places you've never been before is a great way to get some life experience. Such as booking a trip to another city, or taking a road trip to the next town over. Make an effort to eat at a restaurant that's popular with the locals, rather than going to your favorite chain. Every chance you get, choose newness over the familiar.
Trying new social activities is another good way to open up your world. If you tend to spend your time watching sports, get tickets to see a play. If you're a total bookworm, you could sign up for a hiking club or join a bowling team.
Step out of your comfort zone. If you’re afraid to do something, perhaps that’s the very thing you should try to do. When you have to deal with an awkward or scary situation, you come out on the other side better equipped to handle fear the next time you face it. As Eleanor Roosevelt said, “We gain strength, and courage, and confidence by each experience in which we really stop to look fear in the face . . . we must do that which we think we cannot.”
For example, if you’re afraid of public speaking, volunteer to give a presentation.
If you dislike talking about your feelings, make an effort to have a conversation with a loved one telling the person how much you care. Ask the person how he or she feels, too.
Make an effort to talk to people you don’t know very well. Talk to people from different backgrounds and with different perspectives from yours, and pay attention to what you can learn from them. Try not to judge them based on your own narrow point of view. The more you're able to empathize with others, the wiser you will be.[2]
Practice being a good listener, and ask a lot of questions to find out more. Really pay attention to what people are saying instead of letting your mind wander. Every conversation gives you the chance to understand someone better, broaden your views and thus become wiser.
Share yourself with the people you're talking to, too. Work on going deeper than casual conversation and fostering new friendships.
Be open-minded. Instead of judging things you don’t know much about, consider them from every angle and make an effort to understand.[3] It's easy to base our views on the limited experiences we've had in life, but that's not the way to gain wisdom. You can't help that you've grown up in a certain place with certain people, but you can decide how open you are to learning about different ways of life.
Don’t base your opinions of things on what other people think, or whether something is popular. Do your own research and look at both sides of the story before you decide what you think about something.
For example, maybe you think a certain type of music isn’t cool because none of your friends like it. Before you jump on the bandwagon, try seeing a band play the music live, and read up on its history. When you've taken time to understand something, you can decide you don't like it, but not before then.
Learn from your mistakes. Even a carefully considered decision can end up being the wrong one. Each time you have a new experience, reflect on it and think about what went well and what didn't. When you realize you’ve made a mistake, see what new findings you can apply the next time you face a similar situation.[6]
Don’t kick yourself for making a mistake. You’re human, and all you can do is learn from the growing pains you experience.
Realize there’s no such thing as perfection. The goal isn’t to be perfect or godlike, but to do your best to act on your conscience and be a good person throughout life.
Share your wisdom with others. That’s not to say you should tell people what to do; rather, lead by example. Show others the wisdom of being open, nonjudgmental and thoughtful in all situations. Think about the mentors who helped you along the way, and find ways to play that role for other people who might be able to benefit from what you've learned.
If someone asks for advice, do your best to point them in the direction that seems right. Don’t let your personal desires cloud your advice.
regards
Dear Saeed Al Rashid,
Wisdom comes with experience under one condition: the person analyzing their own mistakes and try to avoid them in the future. If we constantly seek to blame around, then life will be stepping on the same rake.
Regards, Shafagat
Dear Researcher,
For wisdom following quotes sum up how to gain wisdom
Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.
Thomas Jefferson
and
We are made wise not by the recollection of our past, but by the responsibility for our future.
George Bernard Shaw
but should always remember
The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
Socrates
Dear Saeed,
How do you understand natural instinctive animal wisdom, from the point of view of your question?
Wisdom is the ability to think and act using knowledge, experience, understanding, common sense, and insight. This implies a possession of knowledge, or the seeking of knowledge to apply to the given circumstance. This involves an understanding of people, objects, events, situations, and the willingness as well as the ability to apply perception, judgement, and action in keeping with the understanding of what is the optimal course of action. It often requires control of one's emotional reactions, so that the universal principle of reason prevails to determine one's action. We can also say, a Wisdom is a certain inner knowledge gained by intelligent experience and by watching and listening to others. It takes a clear decision and a regular effort to really think about things. It also takes asking about the whys and hows of life issues. That wisdom is the ability to use the best means at the best time to accomplish the best ends. It is not merely a matter of information or knowledge but of skillful and practical application of the truth to the ordinary events of life. That wisdom relates to developing an eternal perspective on life. I would venture that few today know wisdom's value. The fear of the God is wisdom, showing respect and reverence for God and shunning evil. To fear God is to nurture an attitude of awe and humility before Him and to walk in total dependence upon God in every area of life. That is wisdom. In short, wisdom is a disposition to find the truth coupled with an optimum judgement as to what actions should be taken.
It depends on what you mean by wisdom. One meaning is the one you have presented which is akin to knowledge and understanding often gained from reflected experience. For not all experience leads to increased knowledge and understanding for the future. Only reflected and integrated experience does. I know of another meaning of wisdom as found in biblical wisdom literature. Wisdom is presented as the feminine personification of God; in fact, the holy spirit of God. As such, to gain wisdom, you would need to expose yourself frequently to the beauties and glories of nature, to gain inspiration and to release your own personal interior resources with which you have been endowed
It's little details that are happen
vital little things make big things happen
wisdom can any one get it with living in the live by getting more experience and knowledge .
Your question reminds me of one of my quotes on knowledge and wisdom:
"Knowledge is a gradual elevation of the mind. When it reaches the top it becomes wisdom."
http://citation-celebre.leparisien.fr/rechercher/citation-de-fadel-sur-la-connaissance-et-la-sagesse
Dear Dr. Saeed,
A wise person knows when and how to make the exception to every rule, and how to improvise. To serve other people best in organizations, wisdom is a great good. I think wisdom comes with every human being. Children just want to do good, and that is why we often call them 'wise'. The intrinsic motivation of most people, is to do their work the best they can and serve customers the best they can. People need a certain amount of freedom and trust, to be able to make the exception to the rule, and to improvise. Although, too often, wise decisions are either not understood, or undervalued by managers. Most managers are scared to let go, and therefore use rules and control instead of freedom and trust. As a result, people leave their wisdom unused. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-gain-wisdom-organizations-aline-te-linde
In gaining wisdom the following seem to be important:
1. First reaction to anything happening in life is usually based rather on senses, than on a thorough thinking it over. In many cases, the first reaction is not a good adviser in making decisions or opinions. One is to learn as to how to argue with oneself, and adapt a simultaneous way of thinking.
2. Wisdom is an alloy of experience, knowledge, and strong moral principles. In essence, there is always a choice between a first reaction and a wisdom approach in making decisions and opinions. A person who gained wisdom is humble enough to subordinate one's first reaction senses to wisdom. Another one, who acts / decides based on just first reaction senses, is just at the beginning on the path to wisdom. This path is not simple - the God decides who will get it through.
Gaining knowledge is the first step to wisdom. Sharing it is the first step to humanity.
Dear Colleagues,
Good Day,
There are three classes of men; lovers of wisdom, lovers of honor, and lovers of gain.
---- Plato
To me wisdom starts with the word ''WISE'' offering imagination of person creating an surrounding environments of Truth - Religion - Peace - Love .With this Truth remains within every of us as it is directly related to our mind & brain with the divinity within us . Due to a thinking process sometimes with our self is end our mind moves to different track & our action may moves to the wrong path.
It is at this stage we has human beings have to take recourse to the wisdom so that we may return to our right track. Truth is such a wisdom of human beings that it moves to the path of religion . We know sincere the beginning religion has its roots thru the our incarnates of various religion in the human form have mercifully & gracefully pass on the version for passing a sincere & holy life so that in every of our action we may take recourse to right action for our creative fruitful life.
In order to understand a grip of holy version certain system,methods ,practices , by creating & holy environment have taken place & members of different religion have followed this practice in the form of prayer ,meditation ,& silent breathing . This has become the practice of religion & it has taken a form of religion .
It keeps a strong dogma in the form of religion & as the nature of human beings to their habits & ego started following the criticism of the religion but for certain cases quite good individuals have follow ed the wisdom in the right landmark & they practice their own method of working action so as to make their life for the self & the family in the wise column .
If has a human being if we follow the wise column along with the norms of TRUTH & RELIGION , we has a human beings are to receive a fragrance of peace which is the most important virtue for the entire human beings to make their life in right course of action .
If we have frame our lifeline in the midst of our duties ,responsibility , both the family & society we may certainly established an environment which others also to follow & also to make & prepare their life by guiding norms of wisdom . In this case thru wise column & wisdom we can certainly smell a fragrance of love which is nothing but a message '' LOVE IS GOD & GOD IS LOVE''.
This process of wise column & wisdom offers us all the time experience of living practice so that we may make our life worthy to live .
This is my personal opinion
Thanks for sharing the question. Apart from the interesting views of the colleagues, from another point of view,
''By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.''
-Confucius
Regards
Dear Saeed,
you can find specific details on your question follow this link:
http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-20591/5-free-ways-to-gain-wisdom-every-day.html
Dear Colleagues,
Good Day,
There are three methods to gaining wisdom. The first is reflection, which is the highest. The second is limitation, which is the easiest. The third is experience, which is the bitterest.
---- Confucius
The simple definition of wisdom is the application of knowledge. Wisdom is generally understood as the capacity to correctly apply knowledge acquired through life's experiences. People usually think older people are wise. Not necessarily so. They are only wise to the degree that they have learned to rightly apply knowledge in various areas of life. The so-called scientific method is essentially trial and error, and often repeated errors. Most people stumble through life and learn by this method.
http://www.sharefaith.com/guide/christian-principles/faith/the-wisdom-of-god.html
Dear colleagues
Thank you very much for all your answers.
Regards
Wisdom could be acquired by reading, listening and learning from others but the true wisdom is that you gain from your own experiences although its price may be very expensive.
Regards
SM Najim
Dear Colleagues,
Good Day,
The experience gathered from books, though often valuable, is but the nature of learning; whereas the experience gained from actual life is one of the nature of wisdom.
---- Samuel Smiles
By having clear/simple questions to be answered (e.g. what do you want?).
Saeed,
I appreciate your thoughtful question. I add some thoughts for your consideration and reflection.
Wisdom is the integration of previously acquired knowledge with transcendent awareness. Reflection is necessary to correct errors in knowledge structures and to develop transcendent values (beyond self-interest). Acquiring knowledge through life experiences and the application of learning is associated with younger ages; while understanding how the knowledge one acquires through life relates to self, others, the world, and the spirit is associated with older ages (Korac-Kakabadse, N., Korac-Kakabadse, A. & Kouzmin, 2001). Therefore, wisdom is the application of truth.
Lewis (2002) explained enlightenment is the result of alignment of one’s beliefs with the truth. Truth is established in knowing where one comes from and where one is going. Truth is unseen reality that requires faith in it's existence just as one believes or has faith in the destination to which one is traveling though it lay just beyond the horizon. Ultimate truth transcends time, space, and culture and acts as the guide for reflection and correction of our actions, thoughts, and visceral self.
Thomas Paine (1792), one of the founding fathers of the United States, wrote, “But such is the irresistible nature of truth that all it asks, all it wants, is the liberty of appearing” (para. 2).
In this vein, truth is used as the ultimate, or transcendent (supersedes one’s self) standard, for guiding and evaluating our actions, thoughts, and beliefs. When we move toward truth the result is increased functioning for self and those with whom we work and live.
The application of wisdom requires humility. "True humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less.” ― C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity
Hope this helps,
Janet
Dear Professor Al Rashid,
I think I've gained wisdom mostly from vicarious experiences, especially those on satellite and cable T.V. and the Internet--in addition to those from teachers, tutors, friends, and class materials.
Sincerely,
Cameen
Dear Colleagues,
Good Day,
The period of greatest gain in knowledge and experience is the most difficult period in one's life.
---- Dalai Lama
Wisdom can be gathered.
Wisdom can be learned, or gained.
Wisdom cannot be taught.
That much we agree on.
What is wisdom? We talked about what wisdom means to each of us in many meetings during several years.
We asked ourselves, "If I could go back and talk to the person I was when I started my career, what would I say?"
Cheryl says:
We often use words we think we understand, until someone asks us to define them. Then we are faced with the startling realization that we're—well, not quite sure; not definite; well, it's kind of like this; or Gosh, I think I need a dictionary. Even then, sometimes, the dictionary just doesn't quite fill the bill. We read the definition and find that something is still missing. And that's the way with wisdom.
Wisdom. We all have heard of it. We all have used it. But few of us, if any, can offer a definition that everyone would totally agree with...or that everyone would agree is all-encompassing.
In that light, I offer to you what "wisdom" means to me. I might add, too, that my definition comes not from Webster, but instead from my understanding of the Holy Bible. For to me that is where all wisdom begins: it is from our God, our creator. It is not merely the result of human ability or effort (Proverbs 2:6).
Wisdom provides guidance in the way of righteousness (Proverbs 4:10-19). It is very precious...it reveals itself with grace, preserves character, requires trust, teachability, servanthood, responsiveness, and reliance on God. It is the exact opposite of autonomy and arrogance. James 3:13-17 goes further, saying that it is peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. This suggests to me that wisdom doesn't take sides, does no harm, and requires understanding of others. It has a distinct element of humility that comes from and with it, as well as prudence and discretion. It is clear that inherent in wisdom, then, is the use of sound judgment further establishing that wisdom is just.
Applying wisdom to our human, earthly lives, I would say that wisdom is the ability to use the best means at the best time to accomplish the best ends. It is not merely a matter of information or knowledge but of skillful and practical application of the truth to the ordinary events of life. It is awareness to be sensitive to this situation, to this person, uninfluenced by any corruption of the past. I would even go a step further and say that wisdom relates to developing an eternal perspective on life. I would venture that few today know wisdom's value. The fear of the Lord is wisdom, showing respect and reverence for God and shunning evil. I reiterate, to me it is the only way to attain true wisdom. To fear God is to nurture an attitude of awe and humility before Him and to walk in total dependence upon God in every area of life. That is wisdom.
Al says:
What is wisdom? How does anyone become wise? Is it something you are, something you have, or something you do? Does anyone ever set out to develop or acquire wisdom as a goal? How does a person become wise? Do people regarded as wise think of themselves as wise? What is it about someone that has others see them as wise?
Dr. Judith Ramaley enjoyed working in university administration at the University of Nebraska. She knew that one day she would become a university president. In 1982, Ramaley became the chief academic officer at the State University of New York at Albany and was acting president.
Judith developed a plan for learning about how to be a highly effective university president. At conferences for administrators in higher education, she would single out university presidents and interview them about what their experience had taught them about how to be effective. She asked what they wished they had known when they first started. She asked what to do quickly and what mistakes to avoid. She was told, for example, that some professors would be among the first people who would want to see her and they would present a long list of charges maligning an administrator that they had conflicts with. The professors who try to get to her first with their complaints, she was told, will prove in the years ahead to be the ones most likely to stir up faculty and staff antagonism toward her.
Judith took notes and created a small manual for herself about how to succeed as a university president. When she was hired to become president of Portland State University in 1990 she was ready. The wisdom she had collected from dozens of interviews significantly shortened her learning curve. She took hold of the position with self-confidence. She did many things right with the faculty, students, administrators, alumni, and the local community.
In the seven years that she was at Portland State, she instigated long-needed reforms, reworked the curriculum, downsized the staff, and created an impressive record. In 1997 she left Portland State to become President of the University of Vermont.
Wise people have accurate, perceptive insights into human behavior and understand how things work. They are observers of human nature, are master psychologists with excellent emotional intelligence. They have learned what they know from real life experience, not from academic study. They generally keep what they know to themselves, but are willing to share what they know with certain individuals. They are available to give advice to open-minded learners. They have a talent for asking questions that lead to new understanding. Are conscious of themselves, and can communicate what they know when they choose to.
http://www.gatheringwisdom.com/gwchap1.html
Dear Colleagues,
Good Day,
“There will always be a reason why you meet people. Either you need them to change your life or you’re the one that will change theirs.”
~MADELINE SHEEHAN
How to Get Wisdom
September 27, 2011 in Personal Development | Tags: wisdom
You don’t get wisdom by reading great books or blogs.
You don’t get wisdom by spending time with an amazing mentor.
You don’t get wisdom by attending conferences with the best motivational speakers.
You don’t get wisdom by going to university or night school.
You don’t get wisdom by observing those who are the leaders in your field.
You get it as you apply all that you’ve learned from the above.
You get it by taking risks, making mistakes and learning from your experiences.
You get it by making decisions and assessing your progress so that you can change your direction along the way.
You get it by scraping your knees and getting dirt under your fingernails.
You get it by finding out what works in your own context and circumstances.
I recently read a great quote from Jeff Foxworthy who said that, “Wisdom equals knowledge plus scars.”
It’s a great reminder to us all to make sure that in our search for wisdom, we need to balance gaining information with living life.
https://betterlifecoachingblog.com/2011/09/27/how-to-get-wisdom/
To acquire knowledge, one must study; but to acquire wisdom, one must observe.
- Marilyn vos Savant
Knowledge is acquired through learning and intellectual ability, whereas wisdom is the consequence of possessing the highest amount of common sense, and experience gained from the situations faced by self or others, as well as having the best information.
Dear Saeed,
To me, wisdom is the highest level of achievement that someone can gain in fulfilling human inquiries. Wisdom can be achieved from the accumulation of knowledge that someone has, after screening and filtering them based on contextual and priority basis. Knowledge can be gained through the accumulation of information through appropriate analyses. In my opinion, researchers are those who most likely will gain wisdom faster than other professions. Be proud to be a researcher!!!
Dear Colleagues,
Good Day,
" 5 (Free!) Ways To Gain Wisdom Every Day
by Emma Dixon, July 6, 2015
1. Self-reflect.
2. Get in touch with radical compassion.
3. Try not to judge ... at least try!
4. Forgive.
5. Find the humor in life, and laugh (a lot)!"....
Please, see the link for more detail.....
https://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-20591/5-free-ways-to-gain-wisdom-every-day.html
Dear Colleagues,
Good Day,
"How is Wisdom achieved in life?
Wisdom is understanding how to apply Knowledge in the real world. Wisdom is cultivated by following Knowledge and by developing skills in the world. It is based upon the cultivation of discernment and discretion, two very fundamental aspects of your education. Let us explore what Wisdom is, and then we shall discuss how it can be developed most effectively."......
Please, go to the link to read the rest of the article.....
http://www.newmessage.org/the-message/volume-2/greater-community-spirituality/how-is-wisdom-achieved-in-life
To save your time, it's better to gain the wisdom from the recommendations by Allah (The only God) and his messengers and prophets then wise people or any person has experience in some topic you need.
Regards
Even if you gain wisdom, you still need to practice humility, see "the wisest human in the ancient world", Socrates.
WISDOM QUOTES
http://www.notable-quotes.com/w/wisdom_quotes.html
The Ancient Wisdom Project
ANCIENT WISDOM FOR A MODERN WORLD
WHERE MODERN LIFEHACKING ENDS, ANCIENT WISDOM BEGINS.
http://theancientwisdomproject.com/
Wisdom is a gift by God.
Hence, more you are kind for you and Humanity, more you will have wisdom's level!
It's not like Science or knowledge!
How to Gain Wisdom
Wisdom is a virtue that isn’t innate, but can only be acquired through experience. Anyone who is interested in trying new things and reflecting on the process has the ability to gain wisdom. By learning as much as you can, analyzing your experiences and putting your knowledge to the test, you can become a wiser person.
.......
http://www.wikihow.com/Gain-Wisdom
Dear Colleagues,
Good Day,
"5 Effective Ways to Increase Wisdom
By Operation-Meditation
we can focus on the ways to increase wisdom.
1. Meditate and Know Yourself First.
2. Seek Novelty and Learn New Things
3. Challenge the Way You Think.
4. Do it the Hard Way.
5. Make Mistakes.".....
Please, see the link for more details....
http://operationmeditation.com/discover/5-effective-ways-to-increase-wisdom/
Dear Colleagues,
Good Day,
The experience gathered from books, though often valuable, is but the nature of learning; whereas the experience gained from actual life is one of the nature of wisdom.
---- Samuel Smiles
Saeed what you mentioned about wisdom is correct.
Read the interesting quotes.
Dear Colleagues,
Good Day,
"4 Benefits to Gaining Wisdom
It’s important for a leader to grow and gain wisdom. The words wisdom is defined as “The quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the quality of being wise.” A leader who want to gain wisdom must know that time is a factor. It requires years and decades to grow and become a wise leader. Albert Einstein said, “Wisdom is not a product of schooling but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it.” This is why many times people who are older or seasoned leaders have wisdom. However, this does not mean a younger person or leader can’t gain or have wisdom. It requires wisdom to receive the many benefits that come from having it.
Below are 4 benefits you can look forward to when you gain and have wisdom:
1. Good judgment-
2. Strong character-
3. It brings honor-
4. Grows influence-"......
Please, goto the link for more details....
http://danblackonleadership.info/archives/1891
In deed, wisdom is related to knowledge, understanding and experience gained over time. It is akin to inspiration. In fact, in the Judeo-Christian tradition, Wisdom sometimes appears as a personification of God's Holy Spirit. Jesus is sometimes understood as wisdom incarnate.
In light of what I said earlier, to gain wisdom, one could spend sometime in quietness and alert stillness; to get connected to one's centre where one is in touch or can get in touch with God's spirit. This is one way of gaining wisdom, from the very source.
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