Growing Wise in Business
"Not everyone who engages in business becomes wise." (Avos 2:5)
Worldly wisdom is attained by engaging in business as well as various aspects of community affairs. Attending to various aspects of the community, such as helping the poor, improving education, and visiting the sick, sharpens one's mind and broadens his understanding of life. A person who engages in business endeavors as well as contributing to the public good, attains the well-rounded wisdom that fosters success.
Lesson: Understanding life and the world we live in by showing kindness to others, helps a person develop inner wisdom. What's more, he attains success in his own affairs as well as in his efforts to improve the life of his associates and friends.
App: Strengthen your commitment to show kindness, sensitivity, and compassion to your family, friends, and community. Seek to enrich your wisdom of life and bring yourself closer to success, prosperity, and happiness.
[Based on the commentary of Rashi to Pirkei Avos
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