We pursue many things--careers, degrees, education, relationships, studies etc. and the list goes on and on.  However, not all pursuits are equal.  To maintain a balanced life we can only pursue a few things at a time.  Have you ever been disappointed by something you though was worth pursuing only to discover it was a complete waste of time and energy?  Of course you have and me too!  The good thing is there is something that we can all pursue that is available to each of us.  Know what that thing is?  Wisdom.  Wisdom is what the wise man Solomon describes as the principal (first in time, place order and rank) thing.  He also adds that of things that can or could be desired nothing is to be compared to it (wisdom).  So why pursue wisdom?  Three reasons: