The Invisible Mentor

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It’s often been said that knowledge is power, but I have never subscribed to that belief. I have always changed the phrase to knowledge is power if you know what to do with it.

What are your thoughts? Do you believe that knowledge is power?

Think back to a time when you felt powerful, was it because of your knowledge, or was it how you were able to apply that knowledge that made you feel powerful?

Bruce Lee knew exactly what he was talking about when he said, “Knowing is not enough, you must apply; willing is not enough, you must do.”

Each of us has our own “Body of Knowledge,” which is based on what we see, hear and feel. We all learn in unique ways. Think about the things that you know a lot about.

1. What are five ways that you can apply that information in your work and life?
2. Why did you spend the time investing in acquiring that knowledge in the first place?
3. What did you hope to achieve?
4. Are those reasons for acquiring the knowledge still valid?

Start applying and acting on your knowledge and do not make the mistake of thinking that knowledge is power.

Exercise

Think about the following Bruce Lee quotes.

“A wise man can learn more from a foolish question than a fool can learn from a wise answer.”

“If you always put limit on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them.”

“I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times.”

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