There are ‘right’ and ‘wrong’ things in the world, but many situations exist where actions can be seen as either right or wrong depending on the circumstances and outcomes. Often, when choosing a job, talent and aptitude play a significant role. It is commonly believed that if you have a job that aligns with your talents and aptitudes, you are more likely to achieve success or happiness. However, if you choose a job that matches your talents and aptitude, is success guaranteed, or is it truly rewarding? Conversely, it’s also possible to attain a certain level of achievement through consistent practice and effort, even if your talent isn’t as strong as others and your aptitudes aren’t quite right. The dilemma of choosing between the two stems from the regrets that linger over time and the pursuit of success. Individuals worry about whether they can satisfy their desire for success. There is a path to finding joy when aptitude fuels motivation to learn and leads to results. Nevertheless,...
Solomon’s wisdom, demonstrated when he ruled by proposing to divide a living infant with a sword in order to reveal the baby’s true mother and a false one, was notable because nothing truly happened when he suggested dividing the infant. The application of wisdom out of context in this scenario renders wisdom tragic. The difference between a wise man and an evil man can often come down to a piece of paper. Had the real mother’s reaction to Solomon’s judgment been ignored and executed immediately, history might have depicted Solomon as the most evil tyrant in the world. We would easily forget the distinction represented by that piece of paper. Wisdom is the intuition that accurately perceives the unseen context in a given situation. - Joseph’s “just my thoughts”