There is an old adage "knowledge is power". In part this is true. Without knowledge many could not rise to the top of the communal economic & political ladders. However, not everybody aspires for monetary and/or political gains. To some the idea of being an erudite by itself is completely inspiring. Taking this three step coming helps both sets of people.
We live in a society inundated with data. Some of it is specialized knowledge and some broad based. Heck, putting together a basketball hoop set requires a plethora of knowledge. Something as uncomplicated as meditation requires definite techniques. Imagine the information needed in sophisticated technologies such as medicine, astronomy, & computers.
Agreed, knowledge is honestly pertinent for a "successful" life. How do we get it and keep it?
Like the waltz the talk is a three step.
1. Acquire
2. Discern
3. Keep
The "three step" appears simplistic, but many fail because of lack of resources (tools & time) & the sense of being overwhelmed.
Knowledge can be acquired by discrete sources. It can be heard through friends, media, speeches, lectures, etc. It can be read through books, magazines, papers, etc. Ultimately it can be experienced. At times the data comes to you unintentionally. Be particular not to be randomized by the copious estimate of data streaming your way. Most of time setting a goal to learn something in single is best. Focus on a task or piece of knowledge before seeking it. This will help see data.
Discerning data requires subjectivity. Your coming may be sequential or chronological. This is the easiest coming because steps or dates dictate what information is needed. Event driven is more difficult because information will charge from many directions. If inherent generate an event tree. Remember to stay focused. In the act of conference & discerning data, distraction and curiosity detracts from mastering anything. Find a quiet place to focus. Some population thrive with music. Try whichever keeps you hone in.
It is sufficient to document your findings. A photographic memory will do. However, if you're not part of the elite population with a photographic memory, employ a tool. A knowledgebase is an perfect tool. In it, cause and result or step-by-step findings will be maintained. Furthermore, it can be used to acquire and expert someone else milestone in your quest to growth your knowledge. In the knowledgebase categorize considered to make retrieval accurate. The "infoBox" by BuildnSurf ([http://BuildnSurf.com]) is an easy tool to enunciate the gigantic estimate of knowledge that we build.
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