Did you know that being the smartest person in the room usually means you can process data faster than the group? Yet wisdom embraces not just intelligence but the virtue of reflection. Wisdom is the ability to make sound judgments based on knowledge and experience. And, it can be cultivated at any age by practicing the following steps:
1. Reflect before you react. Let the information sink beyond your defenses.
2. Suspend judgment and ask questions until you have enough information to make a sound decision.
3. See the world in shades of gray. Stay open to not knowing until the real issue or solution emerges.
Wisdom, like most good virtues, takes practice and patience. Yet the net result will distinguish you in the group. After all, I'd rather be the wisest kid in the room instead of the smartest. Too much competition in that group.
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