A farmer was working by the side of the road. He thought about finishing his work early and stayed focused.
An unknown man passing by stopped for a moment and said to him, “I’m new on this road. Can you help me?”
The farmer paused his work and asked, “What kind of help do you need?”
“How far will I get if I keep going this way?” the man asked.
The farmer replied, “If you continue on this road, you’ll reach a market. After that, three roads branch off and lead to many villages.”
Soon after, another passerby asked for his help. Frequently, he had to stop his work.
Finally, someone came to talk to him about the work. The farmer couldn’t finish his work on time. He felt frustrated about not being able to complete it.
The man on the street told him, ‘You don’t have to listen to everyone’s voice. You don’t need to worry about them. Focus on yourself; people will come and go.