Ever notice that where facts are few experts are many?

Ever notice that where facts are few experts are many?

Have you ever amazed yourself and known just as much
or more than an "expert"?

My father use to tell me...
Be willing to learn like a beginner and you will always continue to improve...

We all know that people brand them self as "experts"...
I asked "So what qualifies someone as an 'expert'?"

Some of the answers received:
Schooling and a degree!
Real life experiences!
Proven and successful results!

Webster says
Expert: having, involving, or displaying special skill or knowledge derived from training or experience

Then I ask ...
Has a novice or beginner ever taught you something?
Has a child ever taught you something?
Have you ever taught yourself something?

A child with no schooling or degree...
A novice with out real life experiences...
Your intuition or just taking a chance...
All with no previous success results...

How does someone become an expert at something that is NOT taught in formal education?

Lately it seems as if everyone is an expert at something...

Is it possible that being an expert limits just how much we can really improve and grow?