by Launa Stipp

Created on: November 13, 2009   Last Updated: November 15, 2009

"Why Wait for Wisdom, Learn Now"

It seems today, most people would rather learn from their own experiences than from others. It's easier to trust your own intuition and learn from your own decisions. This is especially true for teenagers. I have to learn for myself, is a common attitude. That's what worked for me, give it a try. That was then, Mom, it's different today.

Where do most people learn wisdom and how do they apply that wisdom to decision making? Most people probably learn from their parents/grandparents or guardians. Many people may learn from church leaders, as well. Teachers inform our children important knowledge on numerous subjects, such as drugs and alcohol and safe sex.

There are many places we can learn about making wise decisions. With the many self-help gurus out there today, we can learn about the various topics needed, in our daily lives. With Dr. Phil, Oprah, William P. Young and others, we can find advice on marriage, colleges, religious preference, relationships, children, jobs and any other important decision, we are faced with. With thousands of self-help books being sold each year, the experts in these fields share their knowledge, on making wise choices or the best way to do things.

First, let's look at wisdom from experience. Consider this a Trial and Error Method or Discovery Method. With this method, we can gain wisdom trekking throughout our lives, and finding out which choice works and which choice doesn't. If a wrong decision is made it can affect us negatively and if a wise or right choice is made, it will benefit us in a positive way. However, with the Trial and Error Method and each experience, we can look back and learn wise principles from each and every decision. There may have been choices that took time to recuperate from emotionally, financially or with time.

We can learn from our mistakes by applying careful thought and analysis, to each and every past decision. How did certain choices affect your life? What could have been done differently? Grab a pen and tablet and jot down the benefits and negative effects of all of the important decisions, in your past. You probably already have an idea, of the results of those choices. Let's look at possible different outcomes, if different choices were made. From here, we can analyze the different outcomes on paper, and see more clearly wiser choices with better results.

We can then begin to focus on the future, after careful examination of the past. We can focus on

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