Your Knowledge Isn’t a Ring: Don’t Be Smeagol, Share It!
I've been reflecting on why sharing knowledge matters, and I've realized it's one of the most powerful things we can do. For me, sharing is a generative process. When you share an idea, you often gain even more ideas in return or at least discover new perspectives within your original thought. It challenges your boundaries and reveals things you might have overlooked. By sharing freely, you empty your mental buckets and naturally become hungrier to learn more.
Sharing also makes you less boring. I've noticed that people who hoard information tend to repeat the same stories and conversations. But those who share become better communicators, making their exchanges feel dynamic and evolving.
At its core, sharing is simply caring. You never know how your ideas might impact someone else. What seems minor to you could be genuinely helpful, even life-changing, for another person. Additionally, sharing knowledge creates unexpected connections and opportunities.
I can still remember my music teacher at middle school, who once told me something that stuck with me: we've lost much of history's music because many masters weren't open about sharing their knowledge. When they died, parts of their art vanished forever. This powerfully illustrates what's at stake when knowledge remains unshared.
I've also found that sharing builds empathy. You learn to put yourself in your audience's shoes, choosing words they understand and writing in ways that resonate with both their minds and hearts.
To conclude: don't hoard your knowledge like Smeagol with his precious ring, you'll likely face a similar tragic fate. Instead, share it freely and watch how your journey becomes not only brighter but significantly less creepy than his.
