Hi
friends, you are going to learn, what is knowledge, why we need it, the
importance of it, ways to acquire it especially through reading and applying it
to our lives.
Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the
body. Sir Richard Steele
What is knowledge?
A dictionary says it is facts, information, and
skills acquired through experience or education; the theoretical or practical
understanding of a subject. In other
words knowledge is defined
as what is learned, understood or aware of. An example of knowledge is
learning the alphabet, having the ability to find a location or remembering the
details about an event, etc.
Why do we need
knowledge?
Knowledge is the basis of everything in existence.
Without knowledge nothing would exist as we perceive it to be. It is imperative
and indispensable. It is the building blocks of any foundation. It is the key
to opening doors that would otherwise be locked. It is very much needed in the
present competitive world.
Knowledge is like glue that sticks information as
well as learning together. When we have prior knowledge about a topic, we understand it better. It plays
an important role in
students' life especially in the school. If they don't have related knowledge, they face difficulties in
understanding the text.
Importance of
Knowledge
Knowledge is very important because it has advanced our world, it empowers us
and gives us the realities of life,
about times and seasons. It is
a vital virtue in life and
it broadens one's perspective and builds ones intellectual muscles.
Reading, one of the
best ways to obtain knowledge
Knowledge can be transferred from one person to
another or it can be self-acquired through
observation and study. Skills,
however, refer to the ability to apply knowledge to specific situations. Skills are developed through
practice, through a combination of sensory input and output.
You need to consider the following
points while reading.
1.
Focus on
your reading, do not read everything and anything.
2.
Read with a
purpose.
3.
Set aside specific
time and place to read.
4.
Use
technology to improve your reading, use internet, e-books, audio books, etc.
5.
Make use of
online libraries.
The following are ways of getting
knowledge from books and actively apply it to your life.
1.
Speed Reading.
2.
Start Small And Be Consistent.
3.
Study. Observe. Practice.
4.
Have a READ system.
5.
Take Notes
6.
Read Slowly
7.
Set an intention of what you want from the book
8.
Re-Read
9.
Get Vocal
10.
Get Social
11.
Get Visual
So
friends I hope that you are now motivated to read at least a book in a
fortnight. Remember that acquiring knowledge is important to survive in the modern
competitive world. Wish you all the
best.
Here is the link to the video of the same article.
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