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. [...]
