It's important not to wait for anyone's permission or blessing to become a wise man. If you are wise and nobody acknowledges this, it doesn't mean you're not wise; it means they're not.
Intent matters. If you genuinely intend to become wise and work toward it, you will succeed. There's no IQ requirement - being smart merely makes it go quicker.
Lots of folk will say, "There's no one moment where you realize you made it." Wisdom isn't like that. There's a distinct transition, and it's hard to miss. Especially if you're wise and have therefore figured out the kinds of things to look for.
The only problem is that self-doubt is a necessary precondition to being wise, and it's tempting to doubt your own self-assessment. But, of course, you've become wise; this is no longer necessary or suitable. I forgot to test this part. That was dumb. Don't be like me; if you're not sure, do the test.
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