As the Zen master in the story shows even when you master a skill you are left with mastering the mind. Until you master both you are still learning.
Perseverance story: A Zen master’s lesson about what success is
Every person has his own definition of what success is. But we all share a belief that successful people never give up. When they fall they get back up.
Leadership story: The Zen masters most important lesson to his student
It doesn’t matter what other people think, in the end, what matters is that you do your best and learn at least one important lesson with each experience.
Wisdom story: To who does the gift belong to when no one accepts it?
Arguing with a fool will get you nowhere. It might even cause you to become a fool yourself. Leave the gift of arguing to the fools.