Study, practice

One day, a novice approached Master Foo: “Master, I am in need of guidance—no matter how much I study, I see no improvement”

The Master responded: “To go beyond study, you must practice”

The novice thanked Master Foo and went on to write many computer programs.

After six months, the novice approached Master Foo yet again: “Master, I am in need of guidance—no matter how much I practice, I see no improvement”

The Master responded: “To go beyond practice, you must study”