Paṭisota | From Mindful Insight to Heartfelt Wisdom

The individuals who confine themselves to a constraining conviction state of mind (black or white), will miss the chance to advance past the choking influences of their egoic mind.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qAq0Oq3VZE The meaning of the Noble Eightfold Path as given by the Buddha in the Mahācattārīsaka Sutta (MN 117) by Bhante Dr. Gangodawila Chandima  April 22, 2018 May you be well and happy! 【Sutta Discussion】Ignoble Eightfold Path vs. Noble Eightfold Path

Buddha sometimes expressed admiration of street smarts,  but he saw that in isolation, neither street smarts nor book smarts are worth very much. Reflection is more important and the combination of all three lead to better outcomes.