Some people believe that with age comes wisdom. Like if you manage to not get yourself killed within a certain time frame, suddenly you're 'wise'. I wonder what other ridiculous things those people believe.
Merriam-Webster defines wisdom as:
a : accumulated philosophic or scientific learning : knowledge
b : ability to discern inner qualities and relationships : insight
c : good sense : judgment
So what do acquiring knowledge, developing insight, and exercising good judgment have in common? The prerequisite characteristic is the ability to PAY ATTENTION. Some aspects of wisdom are understanding human nature and learning to look at problems and situations from all different angles.
Another common error is to equate wisdom with goodness. Don't make that mistake. Consider this: people who hold positions of authority got where they are by, among other things, paying attention and gaining wisdom. What they do with that power and authority may be evil or self-serving.
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