In this era of rapid change, knowledge is being updated faster than we think. It's like in a huge cycle, what is new today can become obsolete information tomorrow. This phenomenon is particularly evident in the areas of wealth management and financial literacy. We pursue knowledge in the hope of solving problems and understanding the world, but over time, we may find that some theories that were once considered golden rules have lost their relevance in real life.
Management in the industrial age, such as Taylor's scientific management method, once shined on the production line, greatly improving the efficiency of industrial production. However, with the development of society into the information age, and now gradually into the era of artificial intelligence, those management theories and methods must also evolve accordingly. This is because the object of management has shifted from repetitive mechanical operations to intelligent work that emphasizes innovation and flexibility. If we still stick to the management theories of the past, we will not only fail to solve the problems encountered in modern management, but may also become a shackle that restricts development.
The obsolescence of this knowledge is not limited to the professional field, it also relates to the financial management of each of us in our daily lives. In the past, people may have maintained and increased their value through traditional methods such as saving money and buying real estate. However, in today's low-interest-rate, high-inflation economy, these traditional financial management methods have struggled to bring satisfactory returns. Conversely, the knowledge and use of emerging financial instruments, such as cryptocurrencies and even cryptocurrencies, could become a new way to grow your wealth.
So, how do we respond to this rapidly changing knowledge environment?
First, we need to establish a lifelong learning mindset. Lifelong learning is not only a process of constantly absorbing new knowledge, but more importantly, learning how to learn and how to sift through the many pieces of information that is really useful to you. This requires us to be critical thinkers and be able to independently judge the authenticity and value of information.
Second, we need to learn to let go of some outdated knowledge at the right time. Just like cleaning out our closet, we need to regularly review our knowledge base and discard theories and methods that no longer apply. This not only helps us save valuable time and energy, but also keeps our knowledge updated and our thinking agile.
Finally, we should learn to learn across borders. In this era of high integration of knowledge, many innovations are produced in the collision of knowledge in different fields. By learning across borders, we are not only able to gain a broader perspective, but also potentially find new ways to solve problems in seemingly unrelated areas.
And for those knowledge that has become or will soon become obsolete, we might as well look at them with a more light-hearted and humorous attitude. Just as it is not the fault of the food itself that food is expired, the obsolescence of knowledge is also the inevitable result of knowledge development. Faced with this situation, we can laugh at the ignorance of the past and at the same time be excited about the new knowledge we are about to acquire.
In this uncertain world, the only constant is change itself. By keeping an optimistic and open heart, we will be able to ride the waves in the ocean of knowledge and keep moving forward. As for how to keep the freshness and practicality of knowledge in this process, this is probably a topic worth taking our time while enjoying afternoon tea.