‘’It has often been said that knowledge is power.
But the fact is that only applied knowledge is power. Only knowledge
that can be utilized to bring about a benefit that someone will pay for is
power in today’s economy.
How do you determine the value of a piece of new
knowledge? Simple. Valuable knowledge increases your ability to get results for
other people. Valueless knowledge does not. There are enormous quantities of knowledge
taught in universities that are absolutely true, but totally useless in the
real world, because they cannot be translated into a value that someone will
pay for.
One of the problems facing college graduates is
that they are often shocked to find out that they have spent three or four
years learning about subjects that no one but themselves really cares about. No
employer is willing to pay them for a degree in archeology or anthropology.
This is why fully 80% of college graduates find themselves working outside
their fields of study within two years of leaving school. They finally have to
find something to do that actually benefits other people.’’
By Brian Tracy
Creating your
world- pg:103
Life
application:
Invest in valuable knowledge that makes you more
valuable to other people. Invest in knowledge that increases your competence and
relevant in your work place. Valuable knowledge is what you need to double your
pay cheque, get that promotion, win the next big deal and stand out from the
crowd of competitors.
Action
points:
·
Develop a reading culture
o
Invest in self-help and personal
development books
o
Read at least one chapter a day
·
Take off at least 30 minutes - one
hour daily to reflect on what you are learning about life and work
·
Always carry a note book to write down
ideas that flash across your mind as you go about different things
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