Bill Riddell

Theory Overload

We seem to have built up a society that values theory over practical.

The majority of our formal education now seems to enforce this habit.

Society applauds researchers and writers who publish grand theories and hypothesise endlessly. Instead should we not be worshipping the practical people who they profile and research.

The school of hard knocks should serve as our primary education.

Theory has it’s place, don’t get me wrong, but only when the intention is there to apply it.

Learning for the sake of just gaining a giant bank of knowledge is useless – unless you plan on becoming a professional quiz show contestant.

I’m far from innocent in this caper. I have read books on building share and property portfolios, constructing my millions out of thin air. World tours have been planed, but never taken and much much more.

I think for many this can be true of the self improvement and get rich quick communities. A lot of people buy the books and attend the seminars not because they really want the result, but they want a quick pat on the back that they are taking action.

Learning achieves nothing and requires little effort – putting it to use is the hard part, however it gets results.

I’m off to put some learning into action, I’ve been reading and studying writing for years – need to keep putting it to use.