What do you know about knowledge? Do you agree that it is just what you learn in a classroom? Or you see the term “Knowledge” differently? And is it imperative for us to gain wisdom? Knowledge or wisdom is understanding something and being conscious of it. It refers to the information, facts, competencies and wisdom acquired through learning and life experiences. Every educated person is not necessarily knowledgeable, but every knowledgeable person is educated. It may sound a little odd, but in today’s world, everyone seems to be educated in a particular subject, but still, they don’t have an understanding about that subject.

Hence, knowledge is power because it is something that will serve you your whole life. Once you learn something, you learn it, and it will stick to your side entire life. The vital difference between Humans and Animals is the power of knowledge. But the thing is that we keep on learning and learning, but we never execute the information we learned. Knowledge is power only when you combine it with its implementation or execution.

“Any fool can know. The point is to understand.” Albert Einstein

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Here I have listed some points that show how knowledge is power or where it can lead you.

Knowledge Brings Freedom

We know that knowledge is vital in every aspect of life and so it brings freedom in every circle of life whether it is freedom in the political sense, Freedom of speech, Freedom of action or Freedom of expression. Or the freedom to your finance sector. No doubt that wisdom liberates us as it gives us the ability to thrive and survive in the world. And this is the real power of knowledge.

Hence knowledge makes us independent and helps us live our life by our choices and decisions through the wisdom we gained.

Knowledge Enhances Your Self-Esteem

When you know about things in general and have knowledge about it, you don’t hesitate to give answers. Thus, it increases and boosts up your confidence. There are times in life when you get in difficulty, and no matter how many time we fall back, Knowledge can lead us to move forward. It pushes us to find a solution to the problem that increases our self-esteem.

What better could be a confidence boost in knowing that you solved your one of the life challenge by using your skill and wisdom? Think about it.

Knowledge gives you a Respectable Status in Society.

The only person who gains a respectable status in society is the one who has the authority. So, when you possess the knowledge, you have power. And when you have power, you have the authority. And that is how you can get respect because wisdom is not just about education. It is also about life and ethics. No matter if you are old, aged or even a teenager, if you have an experience that is useful for other people, then those who seek your help will always respect you.

“The river of knowledge has no depth.” Chinonye J. Chidolue

Brings Positivity

Yes, if you are sure about something, and you know it very well through what you learned, it changes your attitude. It erodes negativity from your life and pushes you forward to a better experience and positive thinking. Knowledge teaches us to be motivated, determined and engaged and self-reliant. It also brings enthusiasm and forces you to learn more and more.

“Fall from ignorance and you will rise to reason.” Matshona Dhliwayo

Sense of Righteousness

When we have the knowledge, we can easily differentiate between what is right and what is wrong. Hence, we act more morally. Knowing the ethics and norms of a society, knowing how to behave in formal places, knowing how to work is having the most significant ability in yourself. Helping each other and giving the right advice is the best way of sharing your wisdom.

A Better Citizen

A country will flourish and prosper if all of its citizens are knowledgeable. A person possessing knowledge knows how things work. Wisdom comes with education and its implementation. And when all of the citizens of a country are educated, the country will be a peaceful and a better place because then everyone would know their responsibilities and would follow the rules and laws. And so having wisdom would lead you to be productive.

“An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.” Benjamin Franklin