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How To Use Information To Gain Power And Influence
Using evidence-based facts to solve problems.
Life and living are made up of bits of information, called data points. All information will have some value to someone, somewhere. The test of the information one is seeking is quite basic. Can it be applied in such a manner as to achieve the desired result? This is the guideline for any endeavor, whether it is a profession, skill, or activity. No matter how well-developed one’s knowledge is and how many hours have been dedicated to a particular area of study, the ability to apply that knowledge is the defining factor.
If the knowledge cannot be applied, then it cannot create define problems and lead to effective solutions.
To be effective in organizing information we must explore what information is available. Then we must collect it, store it, and then separate what seems valuable from the useless and what seems true from the false. If we have a specific goal or vision to fulfill, we can regularly explore the data we have in storage using what is needed and storing the rest for future use. When this is done systematically, we can use specific information to create psychological clarity, conservation and balance, and other important tools for making effective choices.
