Wise men always say acquire knowledge as knowledge is power

acquiring knowledge without putting into use is like an empty shower

Being known as an erudite scholar by reading a number of books

and try to keep the knowledge to yourself is not the way it works

With the knowledge acquired doing some thing practical for humanity

is the way you definitely  gain stature and respect in your community

Be proactive to get along  and constructively implement your ideas

then every one will look at you as the person with touch of Midas