"Talent" and "potential"—we often view these as unconditionally positive traits. However, the Buddhist perspective is far more realistic and severe.

In this episode of Zen Lab, we explore the classic metaphor of "Gold in the Ore" to philosophically examine learning, personal growth, and the true meaning of "freedom."

Even if a rock contains gold, it remains just a stone until you put in the sweat to mine it and the heat to refine it. Many of us fall into the "Collector's Fallacy"—feeling like we’ve learned simply by buying the books or preparing the tools. How do we break free from this illusion and start mining the vein with our own hands?

【Highlights】

• Rock and Gold: Talent (the raw ore) is meaningless without the process of refining.

• Redefining Freedom: "Doing whatever you want, whenever you want" isn't freedom; it’s slavery to impulse. True autonomy comes only from Discipline.

• Hashin (Aspiration): Stop waiting for external motivation from a boss or mentor. The will to pick up the axe must come from within.

If you ever feel unmotivated or sense that something is missing in your work or studies, this dialogue on self-discipline and passion is for you.

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