Once upon a time, a wise man possessed great wisdom and insight. He had a daughter whom he loved dearly and wanted to teach her an important life lesson. So, he gave her an old car and told her to take it to different places to see what it was worth.
The daughter, curious and obedient, embarked on her journey. First, she went to the used car dealer, who offered her $1000 for the car. Feeling disappointed, she followed her father’s instructions and went to the pawn shop. To her surprise, they offered her a mere $100.
Undeterred, the daughter continued her quest and headed to the car club. With anticipation, she presented the car to car enthusiasts. Their eyes widened, and they offered her an astonishing $100,000 for her very rare 1994 Mazda RX7.
When the daughter returned home, she shared her experiences with her wise father. He smiled and said, “My dear, you have learned a valuable lesson. In life, it is essential to go where you are valued. If you find yourself in a place that does not recognize your worth, dare to seek out those who appreciate and acknowledge your true value.”
“The wise man said, ‘Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.”
– Laozi
