A Diamond Worth $26 Billion 💎

A man once placed an intriguing advertisement in the newspaper: "I specialize in hunting dinosaurs, and when you strike one, it yields a diamond worth $26 billion. If you're interested in learning this skill, pay a $2,000 fee and enroll in my course." Many eager students, captivated by the promise of riches, paid the fee and signed up. The teacher conducted advanced lessons on catching and killing dinosaurs using sophisticated techniques shown on screen. He even held exams and awarded certificates to top-performing students. One of the top students, brimming with confidence, set out to apply his newfound knowledge. For five long years, he searched forests, rivers, and mountains in pursuit of dinosaurs. Yet, no dinosaurs were found. He eventually discovered the painful truth: dinosaurs had been extinct for millions of years. Exhausted and penniless, the student returned to his teacher, seeking answers. "Master," he said, "why did you teach me how to hunt dinosaurs when none exist? I’m starving and broke. How am I supposed to make money with the knowledge you gave me?" The teacher smiled and replied, "Who told you to hunt dinosaurs? The real diamond comes from teaching others how to kill them. That’s where the fortune lies." The lesson hit hard, much like the modern-day promises of "online work" courses that claim to teach lucrative skills but often lead you to the same conclusion: the real wealth lies in selling the dream, not chasing it.