Eight wisdom life skills that are never taught in school can increase joy, happiness, and success. Education and intelligence differ from wisdom; intelligence alone does not ensure good decisions or meaningful lives. Formal education teaches professional and technical skills but often omits guidance on how to live well, make sound decisions, and give valuable advice. A research study interviewing 60 adults identified eight elements that contribute to wisdom. Resilience enables persistence and learning from hardship. Kindness resolves conflicts through strength and confidence. Strengthening wisdom skills builds a foundation for success, inner peace, and improved relationships.
During back-to-school month, take time to strengthen these eight wisdom life skills that are never taught in school. These essential traits are based on my wisdom study and Common Wisdom book findings, and they can help you increase your joy, happiness, and success. While education is important and necessary, having intelligence is not the same as having wisdom. Think about the people you know who are highly intelligent and well accomplished: Do they all make good decisions, and do they live meaningful lives?
As someone who spent the majority of my life in school becoming a doctor and then becoming a doctor scientist, I am grateful for my education. It taught me how to practice medicine and do research. My education also helped define who I am. But I realize that nowhere in my studies did I learn about how to really live life, make good decisions, and give valuable advice. Nowhere.
8 Wisdom Traits Not Taught in School That Can Enhance Your Life Searching for answers, I found the secret to living a good life in my research study aimed at defining wisdom. After interviewing 60 "wise" adults, I scientifically identified the eight elements that contribute to wisdom to help others master these skills. 1. Resilience: Helps You Overcome Obstacles Resilience is the idea that, regardless of the obstacle faced, you keep moving forward. You do not give up. You are a warrior, not a victim. While obstacles are difficult, they are lessons that help you build your mental muscle and prove that a hardship can be overcome.
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