During your apprenticeship, you’ve learned the most important things about your field. But you can’t be an apprentice forever. So, what’s next? It’s time to bring back your fearless and open mind. When we were kids, we were natural freethinkers and rule-breakers. Kids have open minds. They believe anything is possible and ask lots of questions like, “Why is the sky blue?” and “Who’s in the mirror?” Kids also believe in magical creatures and stories, and they can easily imagine they’re real.

This open-mindedness, the absence of fear when we don’t understand something – that’s how humans naturally are. When adults visit a foreign country where they can’t rely on their usual habits, they become open-minded again. It’s one of the best things about traveling. After your apprenticeship, you should embrace this freedom to break rules and think differently. It’s what will help you grow in your field and become a master in your own unique way.

Many famous masters in history started to think in new ways and create something unique. For example, Mozart got tired of playing the same old piano music, so he started making his own. He mixed the styles he knew and added his own special elements. The result? People were amazed by his fresh and original music. So, be brave and think in new ways. Challenge the established rules of your time. If you don’t, you might end up stuck in unsatisfying routines.