Wisdom calls me to give up to grow up. Thus, I must ask myself what I’m willing to let go of in order to be wise. Being simple-minded is deadly. Why? Because I lack the discernment to know right from wrong. And, as a result, I make poor choices. What to do? The “simple” answer […]
Insight is essential for handling both routine and one-off situations. Without learning from experience every decision becomes a one-of-a-kind process. The Precept Explained You’ve heard “been there, done that.” It’s a short-handed way of saying I’ve already had that experience. Or, I’ve been through this before. Meaning, I’ve been in this industry long to recognize […]
When I stop to think about what has happened I increase my learning. Thus, reflection produces insight that can be used later. The Precept Explained When facing a challenge, what do I draw from for answers? Hopefully, I draw from past experiences and the learning from those experiences. Some experiences will have been good, but […]
Effective learners combine factual knowledge with experiences. But, they focus on building insight in order to practically apply what they’re learning. The Precept Explained Where should I focus? What’s most essential regarding my personal and professional growth? Arguably, there are multiple answers concerning professional focus. However, the teaching in Proverbs 2.2 says my character development […]