knowledge importance today

Today i started to read an article about knowledge. it changed my values to some extent, and made me think over things I'm doing and aims i am reaching for.
It was nothing new to me, that studies are very important, that it's the background for your future. that's how I've been educated in my family. but now i understand, how important it is globally.

first, knowledge is a treasure of our country. i read an article, where Latvian man abroad was asked to tell - what is the treasure of our country? is it the growing economics? production? growing science and research? the mans answer was - people. it might seem funny. but maybe it's the only thing which compete us with other countries and gives benefit for all the people together, globally. information, broader education about things and knowledge is a treasure which pushes our country forward better quality of living and success by cooperating globally with other countries. for example, China gives us the technology and clothes, e.t.c. but what do we can give to china? how can we compete with them?

second, in economics today, which is full of organizations, advertisements and growing competition, the only way to survive efficiently is to now things. to be educated. to be able to create new ideas and to be competent about things in broader view. knowledge - the keystone for success. you can read more about knowledge-based competition at allbusiness home page.

i am sure that education is necessary to provide a good company or to be good at doing your job. it is your treasure and you have to gather the knowledge as many as possible, because it will serve you in your professional career when competing with other people and companies. it is the background for success.

this is just a little part about this theme.. i am sure there is a lot more to write and talk about it, so i hope to receive some of your opinion.