Ep 76 - The Wise Get Wiser (Prov. 9:9)

About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of continuous learning and growth in wisdom, illustrated by expert surgeon Atul Gawande's decision to hire a coach.

Ever come across someone who thinks they know it all? Maybe we tend to think that we have got the answers at times. But a wise person realizes that the journey in gaining knowledge and understanding is never complete. No matter how experienced we are, how much we have studied, or how skilled we have become, there is always room to become even better. Illustration: Expert surgeon Atul Gawande’s decision to hire a coach after 8 years so that he could become an even better surgeon. Verses: Prov. 9:9; 1:5; 12:15; 3:7 Teacher: Jerry Wierwille

People in this episode

Host: Jerry Wierwille

Topics covered

• wisdom
• knowledge
• understanding
• personal growth

Keywords

• Proverbs
• learning
• coaching
• Atul Gawande

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