Rok was a skilled craftsman who owned a small workshop in a bustling town. For years, he made a good living creating intricate wooden carvings and furniture. People admired his work, and his business thrived.

But as time passed, the town began to change. New technologies emerged, and people started to prefer modern, mass-produced furniture. They wanted fast, affordable, and trendy pieces, not handmade, traditional ones.

Rok refused to adapt. He continued to create his wooden masterpieces, convinced that people would always appreciate his craftsmanship. He ignored the changing trends and tastes, believing that his old ways were the only ways.

As the years went by, Rok's business slowly declined. Fewer people came to his workshop, and his sales dwindled. He struggled to make ends meet, but still, he resisted change.

One day, a new, modern furniture store opened in the town square. It offered sleek, affordable pieces that appealed to the younger generation. Rok's workshop, once the hub of activity, was now a relic of the past.

Despite his struggles, Rok held on to his old ways, convinced that the town would come back to its senses and appreciate his craftsmanship. But it didn't. The town moved forward, and Rok's business was left behind.

Eventually, Rok was forced to close his workshop, a victim of his own refusal to adapt. He was left with a collection of beautiful, handmade pieces that no one wanted. He realized too late that change is the only constant and that adapting to it is essential to survival.

As Rok looked back, he understood that he had been given many opportunities to evolve, to innovate, and to adapt. But he had chosen to hold on to the past, and it had cost him his business.

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