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This is very interesting.... A friend and I have been back and forthing in a jocular way with various permutations of pop psychology type quizzes that we all se
by zw123456 5y ago
This is very interesting....
A friend and I have been back and forthing in a jocular way with various permutations of pop psychology type quizzes that we all see online or where ever...
example:
what would you rather be...
A) smart
B) lucky
C) wise
D) rich
E) in love
etc etc.
you get the idea. Just goofing.
we did not think to include curious, which, dang, is a good one. But the list gets long after a while.
Also, I have had this discussion with my Dad, who is 93, and he always tells me how smart I am, of course he is my Dad, but I always tell him how wise he is and how much I want him to share his wisdom with me.
I suppose, most likely, the answer has something to do with where you are in life, but me, being 64, and my Dad being 93, I long for his wisdom. But, then I have nephews, in their 20's who wish for the wealth I have.
It's interesting. I wish I had some wisdom, or truth for you. Sorry. Just observations.
- FinanceAnon 5y agoI feel that wisdom is a very overlooked trait. Especially in the younger generations it is associated with being "boring", which is a shame. I think not that many people care about being smart, and even less care about being wise. I am 27 and I often think about how to develop more wisdom for life, but it's difficult to find some good resources for it. A collection of wise quotes doesn't go really far in my opinion. The best thing I have found is just lots of introspection and reading books which have stood the test of time. But I wish there was a more straightforward way.