If you want to become wise, there are plenty of things you can do to do so. To have wisdom, it means that you have a good bit of knowledge, experiences, and good judgment. The wiser you are, the more likely you are to act on good decisions and create a pretty good life for yourself. In fact, lack of wisdom oftentimes leads people to poor choices, resulting in a host of negative situations and emotions.

Have you ever seen someone who is wise and find yourself envying him or her? You wonder how they got such a good perspective and so wise. It’s not necessarily their age because some older people are foolish and some younger people are wise. So what is it? What increases wisdom?

First, wisdom is much like wine, as it takes time to develop. The older you get and the more experience in life, the wiser you should become. Don’t rush wisdom. Along with this, there are several ways you can increase in wisdom.

Begin to cherish quotes. Wise people are quoted often. It is through their quotes that you can gain some valuable keys to navigating life. Have a quote emailed to you daily and take some time throughout the day to contemplate that quote. You can even write your favorite quotes on a notecard, memorize and embrace them. As you do, you’re more certain to live your life based upon the wisdom of the quotes.

Use the wisdom you already have. If your friend or family member is upset about something, offer them the wisdom you already have. If you’ve been through that same situation or know how they can get through it in a positive manner, feel free to share with them. Using the wisdom you have helps you hone it and grow more.

Honor wise people. There are plenty of people full of wisdom out there, so find a few and honor them. Read their books. Talk to them. Live life as they live life. Modeling your actions based on a wise person will surely help you increase in wisdom.

Concentrate. There is a lot of information around these days with the abundance of technology. If you learn to hone your mental capacity by concentrating on the important things, you’ll be more apt to learn and experience more. For example, instead of racing through three books on how to prepare for financial success, take the best book out there and really concentrate and focus on the principles of that book. Study it. Memorize it. As you concentrate on a little information as opposed to skimming over a lot, you’re more apt to take the principles to heart and become wiser.

It is honorable to acquire wisdom throughout life. If you take these tips into consideration, learn from your mistakes, and make wisdom your intention for living life, surely you will become wise.

“By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.” Confucius

Harvesting Happiness Blog Archives, originally published March 5, 2014