We are all very good at doing what we already know what to do but it takes us a while, though, to learn new techniques. The learning curve hurts our heads and we fear looking foolish if we start something that we can't finish. That's why many of us would rather do things the long and difficult way - even when we are assured that there is a short cut. Some rich people collect flawless diamonds. They find a kind of strange excitement in owning a tiny piece of the material world that is, theoretically, perfect. Actually, though, the imperfections in this world are far more fulfilling. There's nothing very interesting about having nothing left to prove, or improve. And imagine being loved and admired by all around. Sometimes, though, we suddenly get the hang of a simple principle and our lives change as a result.