An Inspiring Story About Letting Go - Hunting A Monkey

Do you know how old-time hunters caught monkeys? A man's son was questioned.
"Instead of chasing the monkeys up a tree or shooting arrows at them from below, they would place a large glass jar on the ground that contained their favorite food inside.
They would then take a step back and conceal while they awaited the unwary animal to approach.
When it happened, the monkey would reach inside, close his fist around the meal, and attempt to pry it free. But the unfortunate monkey couldn't reach out because of the jar's tiny neck!
It would tug continuously in vain. It was simply impossible to remove its hand from the jar without spilling the food. The monkey, however, would hold on and not let go, refusing to drop its meal.
The hunters would then approach and capture it for their own dinner.
The man said, "Don't be like that monkey. To live another day and develop as a person, you must know when to give up, when to go on, and when to let go of whatever's holding you back."

The lesson of the tale:

Sometimes giving up what you currently have in order to get something better in the future requires letting go of the past. Avoid letting stubbornness be your undoing!