Commit yourself to one thing; Be independent; Do not ask people for favors all the time; Be humble in your dealings with others

This hadith is about the promise of paradise that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) made to those who commit themselves to not asking people for anything. Thawban was one such person who accepted this challenge and committed himself to it. He would drop his whip while he was on his mount but instead of asking someone else to pick it up, he would dismount and grab it himself. This hadith teaches us that we should be independent and not rely on others too much as Allah rewards those who are self-sufficient with paradise. It also teaches us that we should be humble in our dealings with others and not ask them for favors all the time as this can lead us away from Allah's mercy.