PetarKa

Value: Intellect Vs Wise Decisions

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I am currently making the list of 'My Top 10 Values In Life' and have come across a dilemma. I have all of my 10 values, but one value is 'Intellect' and another 'Wise Decisions' (I know I could write 'Wisdom' but this resonates more with me). My dilemma is that these two values are very similar, yet I can't decide if they're worth combining into a single value (e.g. just 'Intellect'/'Wisdom'/'Intellect, Wise Decisions' etc.) or if I should leave them as they are.

The meaning of Intellect: How fast are you on your smarts in the moment of the situation? Examples: Playing chess/b-ball/any other game intelligently; I respect people who can think very fast and cleverly; Knowing how to act & behave  and finding a quick & dynamic solution to the situation; Synonyms: Resourcefulness, Cleverness, Ingenuity, Ingeniousness;

Wise Decisions: Are you wise or unwise in your life? Do you engage in dead-end activities (smoking, defending your ego, hanging out with bad people)? Do you get easily offended and argue with others about certain topics or are you calm and wise with the choices you make?

What are your thoughts on this?

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Intellect and love are made of different materials. Intellect ties people in knots and risks nothing, but love dissolves all tangles and risks everything. Intellect is always cautious and advices, ‘Beware too much ecstasy’, whereas love says, ‘Oh, never mind! Take the plunge!’ Intellect does not easily break down, whereas love can effortlessly reduce itself to rubble. But treasures are hidden among ruins. A broken heart hides treasures. ;) 

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I see intellect as a capacity (like muscle strength) and wisdom as a skill (like martial arts). Intellect is useless without wisdom.

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@PetarKa I think they are very distinct things, but you know that already. I'd just define them a little differently (still very similar to yours, though). You need wisdom for questions like, what should I do with my life, or who should I be friends with? Intellect is for solving logistical problems like solving math problems or finding an apartment. 

You do see them as different, so why do you think you should merge them?

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