The consequences of a plethora of half-digested theoretical knowledge are deplorable.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Having too much partially understood theoretical knowledge leads to poor outcomes and confusion.
- In plain terms
- Too much half-learned theory causes bad results.
- What can you take from it?
- Ensure knowledge is fully understood before applying it.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Have you acted on incomplete knowledge?
- How do you ensure depth?
Another view
It dismisses partial knowledge that might still be useful.
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