A Principal heard that one of his Teachers was going about announcing to one and all that he would no longer attend Seminars and workshops for updating.
This rebellious teacher was advancing the familiar argument that he has learnt everything what he need to communicate to students and can just do so without wasting any further time in unfruitful things like seminars etc.
One winter evening, the Principal called on this reluctant member of his flock for a friendly visit. The two men sat before the fireplace making small talk, but studiously avoiding the issue of updation and upgradation etc.
After a while, the Principal took the tongs from the rack next to the fireplace and pulled a single coal from the fire. He placed the glowing ember on the hearth. As the two watched in silence, the coal quickly ceased burning and turned an ashen gray, while the other coals in the fire continued to burn brightly.
The Principal's silent message was not lost on the Teacher. After a long pause, he turned to the Principal and said "I am ready to go for updating my knowledge in the next seminar".
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