Zarf's Journal: Learn Three things... teach one?

How does one make certain that they are the inexhaustible fount of knowledge? Perhaps it is by always learning, and always teaching. But how does one "stay ahead" is it by learning three things and teaching one? Or is knowledge a different game. Maybe knowledge isn't zero-sum... maybe it is inexhaustable.

And, why would one want to be the inexhaustable fount of knowledge anyway? Isn't humble student better?

The trick...

[(H)elix1]

is to stay 5 minutes ahead of the student. You don't *have* to be a the dark master - but it helps.

Re:The trick...

[Oculus Habent]

stay 5 minutes ahead of the student.

I had a 5th grade teacher like that...

Moo

[Chacham]

How does one make certain that they are the inexhaustible fount of knowledge?

You don't. First admiot that you cannot, then find happiness.

Perhaps it is by always learning, and always teaching.

I prefer participation. Join newsgroups, read trade journals, and talk about it with friends.

Acquire from all, give freely.

[Com2Kid]

Scenario: Four groups you interact with. W, X, Y and Z.

Start off knowing 4 things, A, B, C and D.

Teach W A, B and C. Learn E from them.

Teach X B, C, and D. Learn F from them.

Teach Y C D and E, learn G from them.

Teach Z D, E, and F. Learn H from them.

You now know A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H.

You have shared your knowledge with everyone. Eventually they will, directly or indirectly, communicate with each other as well, ensuring that all of your knowledge is passed to everyone.

You are not a fountainhead of kno