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What does it mean?
Businesses that work actively for resources tend to be healthier than passive ones.
In plain terms
Companies must hustle to stay healthy and successful.
What can you take from it?
Stay active and competitive to thrive.

Where it applies

  • startup growth
  • market competition
  • strategy

Putting it to work

  • seek new opportunities
  • adapt quickly

Questions to consider

  • Is your business active enough?
  • How do you stay competitive?

Another view

Some businesses succeed through stable monopolies without much scratching.

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