Where do we find wisdom, and what makes it worth sharing?
In this episode of the Testing Peers Podcast, co-hosts Russell, Tara, Chris and Sanne explore how we discover, absorb and share knowledge. From conferences and unconferences to books, podcasts and conversations, there’s no shortage of places to find inspiration. But how do we make the most of them?
The Peers discuss the value of stepping outside familiar communities, seeking different perspectives and deliberately keeping curiosity alive. They also explore how differently we learn, why sharing knowledge doesn’t necessarily mean consuming it in the same format, and the challenge of remembering where we encountered that brilliant idea in the first place.
Along the way, there’s talk of juggling, ballroom dancing, personal knowledge management, the joys of a good book and why sometimes the most valuable thing a speaker can offer isn’t a new idea, but a new way of looking at an old one.
Topics covered
- Finding wisdom through conferences, unconferences and communities
- Discovering new perspectives beyond our usual professional circles
- Keeping curiosity alive through small, deliberate challenges
- Different approaches to learning, sharing and retaining knowledge
- Personal knowledge management and building a second brain
- Books, storytelling and making complex ideas accessible
Links and resources
Communities and events
Books and learning
- Building a Second Brain by Tiago Forte
- How to Make Sense of Any Mess by Abby Covert
- Taming Your Dragon by Dr Andrew Richard Brown
- The Phoenix Project by Gene Kim, Kevin Behr and George Spafford
- The DevOps Handbook by Gene Kim, Jez Humble, Patrick Debois and John Willis
Further reading and inspiration
Whether you’re a lifelong learner, an occasional conference attendee or someone with a bookshelf full of good intentions, there’s something here to get you thinking about where your next bit of wisdom might come from.
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