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The Role Of Wisdom In Living With Integrity

Lessons from an American rancher

Ada LLoyd
A Little Bit Better
2 min readAug 28, 2021

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self improvement, personal development, inspiration, wisdom, integrity
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When I think of an American rancher I think of someone who is a bit of a throwback to the old west. He is hard-working, resourceful, and committed to his heritage, his land, and his family.

If you were to ask me to describe him in one word it would not be “philosopher”, yet given the time he may spend alone on the range perhaps that would be an appropriate word.

“Wisdom is knowing the right path to take. Integrity is taking it.” M.H.McKee an American Rancher

Wisdom is understanding how to apply knowledge in a particular situation in the most advantageous way.

Integrity is doing so in an honorable manner.

This process requires

  • Specific knowledge about a given situation or subject
  • Understanding of how that knowledge can impact related circumstances and subjects
  • The discernment to recognize the appropriate use of that knowledge is wisdom — the right path forward.
  • The courage to embark on that path even when it is scary.
  • Integrity is embracing…

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Ada LLoyd
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