Episode #329: Intelligence vs. Wisdom
Grace and Alvina talk about the difference between wisdom as intelligence, as outlined in an episode of the Hidden Brain podcast, and how this applies to current events as well as the publishing world. They talk about the definitions of both, and how intelligence is not an indicator for success.
For the Fortune Cookie they talk about the nonprofit organization Inkluded and their efforts to diversify the publishing industry. And then Grace tells Alvina about her book A BIG BED FOR LITTLE SNOW. And they end as always with what they're grateful for.
How have you been?
Grace is running the Hot Chocolate Run with her family! She’s been booking everything for her trip to China in 2026. They are also adding a few days in Taiwan. Alvina recaps her Thanksgiving with her family and all of the holiday party fun she’s been having.
Intelligence vs. Wisdom
Inspired by a Hidden Brain+ podcast episode. Grace and Alvina break down the definitions of intelligence and wisdom. They discuss Robert McNamara and his Vietnam War strategy.
Alvina recently read '“Hidden Potential” by Adam Grant.
Grace talks about her book, A Big Bed for Little Snow. It is a homage to The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats.
Gratefuls
Grace is grateful that her family is stable and supportive enough to travel on her big trip to China. Alvina is grateful for her colleagues at Little Brown.
THANK YOU!
Thank you to Hachette Audio, Little Brown Books for Young Readers, and Alex at Pacyworks Studio for producing and editing this podcast. Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and tell a friend about us. Tag us on social media using the hashtag #bookfriendsforever OR send us a message via Instagram at @bookfriendsforever_podcast or via our website at Bookfriendsforever.com.
See info about Grace's new book "The Gate, the Girl, and the Dragon": https://linktr.ee/gracelinauthor.
You can find Alvina @planetalvina on TikTok and @alvinaling on Instagram , Bluesky, and Threads.
You can find Grace @pacylin on Instagram and Threads, @authorgracelin on Facebook, @gracelinauthor on Tik Tok.
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