Break down the door that closes yourself

A carpenter was skilled at making doors. He made a door for his own house, believing it to be made of solid materials and with excellent craftsmanship, and would surely last a long time.

After some time, the nails rusted, and a plank fell off. The carpenter found a nail and replaced it, and the door was as good as new again. Soon, another nail fell off, and the carpenter replaced it. Later, another plank broke, and the carpenter found another plank and replaced it. Then, the latch broke, and the carpenter replaced the latch…

Years later, although the door had suffered countless damages, thanks to the carpenter's careful repairs, it remained sturdy and durable. The carpenter was very proud of this: thanks to his skill, otherwise, he wouldn't know what to do when the door broke.

Suddenly, one day, a neighbor said to him, "You're a carpenter, look at your door!" The carpenter looked closely and realized that his neighbor's doors were all stylish and of excellent quality, while his own door was old, broken, and full of patches. The carpenter understood that his door-making skills had hindered the development of his own "doors." Lesson learned: Learning a skill is important, but changing your mindset is even more crucial. Professional expertise is a valuable asset, but it can also be a door that closes you off. Facing a completely new and changing world, you must have the courage and determination to break down this "invisible door" that confines you, and promptly reflect on and improve your skills. Only then can you see more of the beautiful scenery outside.