Yue Lao Fortune Poems - Fortieth Fortune Stick - Interpreting

In order to accomplish something, you wear out iron shoes and strive tirelessly, putting in effort and heart, but achieving nothing, ending up empty-handed.

Some things require a lot of time and effort to find, but often end up fruitless. However, sometimes we find what we seek in unexpected places and it seems to come effortlessly. This stick can mean that you might be searching for something or trying to achieve certain goals but are struggling and feeling exhausted. However, when you stop focusing so intensely on the goal and relax, opportunities suddenly appear, and you achieve your desired results without much effort.