Wisdom and intelligence are both great qualities to havebut they certainly aren’t mutually exclusive.
Intelligence doesn’t guaranteewisdom, and vice versa.
How is wisdom different from intelligence?
First things first: What do the two actually mean?
It’s about intellect and the app of that intellect.
So the difference then is where these qualities come from and how we use them.
Intelligence, she explains, “is more about data and ‘knowing.'”
Is one more important?
But according to Swart, both are equally important.
How to discern wisdom from intelligence.
Here are a few strategies:
Notice where it’s coming from.
It can often be accompanied by visceral sensations like goose bumps or even tears, she adds.
Notice how you reached the conclusion you came to; was your thought process more linear and logical?
Or was it more big picture, and allowed you to draw on past experiences and patterns?
Write on it.
Further, if you want to get better at distinguishing between the two, Swart saysjournaling can help.
Try reflecting on the times your intelligence may have served you better than your wisdom, and vice versa.
You may find one is stronger than the other or leads to better outcomes when you follow it.
Ask others how they make decisions.
The bottom line.
While one is no better than the other, both wisdom and intelligence are helpful qualities to have.
