Practical Wisdom: The Key to Unlocking an Excellent Life

Imagine you're standing at a crossroads, with infinite paths before you. Do you know which route aligns best with your core values, purpose, and leads to enduring fulfillment? Craig dives into the concept of Practical Wisdom, an ancient cardinal virtue, also known as 'phronesis', that serves as your guiding compass. In his discussion, he discusses how practical wisdom binds reason and virtues together, helping you make decisions that not only align with your virtues but also put them into action. Craig unravels how it goes beyond mere knowledge or intelligence, enabling you to see the bigger picture and understand how to take actions that resonate with your core values and contribute to the greater good.

In this enlightening conversation, Craig uses everyday life scenarios to demonstrate how practical wisdom can be applied to navigate life's tricky choices and avoid pitfalls. He wraps up the episode by exploring the journey of developing practical wisdom through self-knowledge, self-awareness, and critical reflection. Discover how practical wisdom can indeed make your road to excellence less rocky, guiding your decision-making, relationship building, professional life, lifestyle choices, and even how you treat the environment. Tune in and learn how to put your wisdom into practice to not just live an excellent life, but to become an excellent person.

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The theme music for Live Well and Flourish was written by Hazel Crossler, [email protected].

Production assistant - Paul Robert