Friends, in our life we come across many types of people and one type which really impresses all is that of WISE PEOPLE. They are known for their intelligence, and good decision-making skills, but have you ever thought about what they do to maintain their wise ways? Wise people will never talk about how they have perfected the art of being wise. The fact is, they are doing things that they never talk. From daily routines to secret habits, these unspoken actions are what separate the wise from the rest.
Given below are a few things wise people do, but never talk about:
1 They are patient
They know the importance of ‘the long run’. They have extreme amounts of patience but here is the catch-it has to be for the things that truly matter to them. This could be their- career, education, relationships, and hobbies. Wise people do not look for shortcuts or give up mid-way, they are continuously investing in themselves and their future.
2 They reflect and learn from their mistakes
Everyone makes mistakes including wiser ones. But one thing wise people do without ever talking about is reflecting- they ensure that they learn something from every single mistake they make so and do not do it again. For them, reflecting and learning from mistakes is like second nature.
3 They never stop learning
As wise people learn from their mistakes, as well they never stop learning. They might not reveal this to the world, but rest assured that even when you presume they are relaxing at home, they might be reading a book or an article that interests them. The truth is that they recognize the importance of staying up to date with what is going on in the world.
4 They listen to others
Wise people have no issue listening to others. They believe in speaking less and hearing more. The bottom line is, when you speak, you are only repeating what you already know. But when you listen you have the opportunity to learn something new.
5 They are open-minded
They do not limit themselves to one way of thinking, or one lifestyle choice. They like to keep their options open and usually, they go with the flow of life. The reason is that they never get too fixated on one thing or another.
6 They can laugh at themselves
Wise people tend to be self-assured and quietly confident, so much so that they will happily laugh at themselves. They do not take life too seriously. For all their wisdom and smartness, they know they are just like anyone else; prone to making mistakes and doing silly things. They do not feed their ego, and as a result, it makes life a lot more enjoyable.
7 They look below the surface
The wise people do (but never talk about) avoid judging people based on their looks. They tend to dig deeper under the surface, they want to know what makes people tick, and what experiences they bring to the table. All of this helps wise people understand the company around them better. They know looks can be deceiving.
8 They pick their friends-wisely
They do not make just friends with anyone. Wise people choose their friends extremely carefully because after all, you are known by the company you keep. The brutal truth is, our friends have a huge influence over us, even if we do not realize it. Wise people look for these qualities in friend-integrity, honesty, respect, maturity, and dependability. A wise person always seeks friendship that adds value to their lives.
9 They do not make excuses
They see real value in being honest when they are messed up-it is a learning curve for them, and for anyone else that is involved. For this reason, they never hide behind excuses.
10 They take care of themselves
Wise people take good care of their mental and physical health. They take responsibility for their well-being because they know that it will be important in the long run. That is why wise people ensure they take care of themselves; they eat, sleep and exercise well.
In the end, the truth is, all of us can be wise but wisdom tends to come with experience. Wisdom, on the other hand, comes from learning from our mistakes and experiencing as much of life as we can. So anyone can become wise. But you need to start living consciously, reflect, listen to others, lower your ego, educate yourself and choose your friends wisely.
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Anil Malik
Mumbai, India
30th January 2023.