Wang Zhihuan (Tang Dynasty

Climb Higher to See the Wider World

In contemporary life, the poem maps neatly onto practices that enlarge capacity. Carol Dweck’s research on growth mindset (2006) shows that embracing challenge expands what we can perceive and do; Anders Ericsson’s work on deliberate practice (1993) likewise demonstrates how structured difficulty elevates performance. By treating elevation as repeated, intentional steps, Wang’s counsel becomes practical: seek the higher seminar, the tougher dataset, the broader coalition. Each climb yields a grander sight—and, in turn, invites the next ascent. [...]