Partly true with as little embelishment
I have a friend that works the boats that takes out people for fishing.
Among his many duties is baiting hooks for rookies.
So when he started baiting hooks he had to first learn how to properly do it. so he was in essence an apprentice.
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Then after he learned he had to teach newer crew mates how to do it,, he was now a professional
After many years of doing this he became, ready? wait for it...
A master baiter.