I can’t lay claim to that wonderful statement, it’s attributed to Sir Francis Bacon (1561-1626). I do, however, fully agree. Those who are knowledgeable in a specific area indeed have the power over those who don’t.
For example, someone purchasing their first home most likely doesn’t have a whole lot of knowledge about how the process works. They may not even have a lot of knowledge about the town they’ll be buying in. Instead, they’ll have to rely on the knowledge their real estate agent, mortgage broker, insurance advisor, and the title company personnel bring to the transaction. The combined knowledge of the team is what gives the individual the power to complete that real estate purchase.
The good news is you don’t have to be an expert at everything in order to wield power. The bad news is you have to be careful who you have advising you. You must have the ability to surround yourself with a skilled team composed of trustworthy people. Sometimes, that’s easier said than done. Seek out recommendations for professionals you need to have on your team, whether you’re wanting to start a business, change careers, buy a house, or attain any other goal you desire.
How will you develop your knowledge and your power today? In which direction do you wish to move? What do you want to accomplish? Remember, you don’t have to know everything before you begin to take action but you must have a team around you who can augment your knowledge.
“Power is the faculty or capacity to act, the strength and potency to accomplish something. It is the vital energy to make choices and decisions. It also includes the capacity to overcome deeply embedded habits and to cultivate higher, more effective ones.” George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950)
Blessings,
Cindy
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