# Knowledge is like a staircase You're on a certain step of that staircase, and there are other people around you. Some a are bit above, others a bit below. Some much further along the way, some not. By sharing knowledge, you can always help others get a step further. When you reach out to folks further up on the staircase, they may be more willing to point you in the right direction because they have a better idea of where you are coming from.