The older bees would chuckle and say, “Don’t worry, Benny, maybe you’re just not cut out for this.”
But Benny didn’t give up. He kept practicing, even when the others weren’t watching. He studied how the older bees moved, and with each mistake, he learned something new. Though it was hard, Benny stayed focused, believing that one day he’d become just as skilled as the others.
One day, a strong wind swept through the meadow. The older bees, used to flying fast, struggled to stay on course. The gusts were too powerful for them to handle, and they began to get pushed off balance. But Benny, who had learned to be patient and careful with his flying, managed to keep steady.
With calm precision, Benny flew from flower to flower, gathering nectar while the wind blew. When the storm passed, the older bees were amazed to see Benny had gathered more nectar than anyone else.
“How did you do it?” they asked.
Benny smiled and said, “I just kept trying, learning from each mistake, and moving at my own pace.”
The lesson: Success doesn’t always come quickly. Like Benny, if you keep learning from your mistakes and stay determined, you’ll eventually achieve your goals.
