Literature Reference: 誓将息薄游，焦思穷笔精。—— 刘禹锡《送韦秀才道冲赴制举》 Vowing to cease idle wanderings, and focus on refining my literary skills. Source from 'Song Wei Xiucai Dao Chong Fu Zhi Ju' by Liu Yuxi.
息: News, appeasement, repose.
薄: Light and sharp; use with caution.
Meaning: To cease superficial pursuits and focus on honing one's craft and aspirations.