The debate no 24 : The power of knowledge

Greeting my fellow steemians

Both money and knowledge hold an undeniable importance in our lives, but knowledge is the key and most important. Have you ever heard of The proverb "knowledge is power ". This proverb tries to tell you how knowledge is the essential part of life which gives you power and wealth in all areas of life. Knowledge surpasses money in all terms especially in long term value and personal development. While money only provides material things which provides us comfort and the satisfaction of living a luxurious life, knowledge equips an individual with a life long tools used to solve and navigate the problems of life and also give him a better insight to make informed decision and foster growth.

THE POWER OF KNOWLEDGE

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Knowledge is the structure in which human progress is been built upon. It comprises of education, skills, experiences and critical thinking abilities to overcome challenges of life. Through knowledge one can explore new things, add to the things they already know and contribute meaningfully to the society and community. Through knowledge individuals have been able to develop technology which man used for various purposes which are to create new product and to develop countries.


In the aspect of business, a well informed business man will be able to navigate the market prices and adjust to changing trends to enable his business grow more. In personal life, individual with a good knowledge about health and well being will be able to choose and avoid certain things which will lead to a better and higher quality of life. It is true money holds an undeniable significance in our life but it also has it limitations.

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Money cannot buy happiness or personal growth, and moreover, it is transient in nature meaning it is unsteady it can come and go unlike knowledge which is fixed and remains permanent in our brains. Relying solely on money without having and cultivating a knowledge or skill is a vulnerability to individual. Knowledge serves as a form of empowerment to individuals and cannot be taken away easily. It gives a person skills to adapt to new and arising situation, solve problems and contribute meaningfully to the society and the country at large. When individual possess knowledge they tend to become more useful and less dependent on external factors.

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Further more, knowledge brings personal growth and self realization of oneself. Engaging oneself with a variety of topics and subjects can allow an individual to discover their passion , strength and areas of improvement. This enables them to understand themselves better and in this way knowledge not only contribute to business success but also lead to fulfilling and meaningful life.


In conclusion, it is obvious that knowledge is more better and has an advantage over wealth. Knowledge is the driving force behind progress which leads to gaining wealth and also Makes an individual to live a fulfilled life. I would love to invite my friends
@ruthjoe, @saintkelvin17 and @mesola to take part in this contest

Cc @sahmie