He would have learned as a carpenter that for stability you always need to start with a solid base.
Patience - (one step at a time) each is done with the purpose of achieving a positive end result.
Integrity/honesty/reliability - (an honest days work, for an honest days pay); reliability, others depend upon a jop well done and completed on time. When putting your talents to use, use them with Integrity, honesty and reliability
Measure twice, cut once. Everything we do and say effect others so Measure what come out of your mouth and cut the judgement and ridicule.