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What does it mean?
Ideas grow naturally and multiply if handled correctly.
In plain terms
Good ideas spread quickly once you learn how.
What can you take from it?
Ideas multiply rapidly when nurtured properly.

Where it applies

  • brainstorming
  • teaching
  • writing

Putting it to work

  • cultivate ideas
  • share concepts
  • learn handling

Questions to consider

  • How do you grow ideas?
  • When do ideas stop?

Another view

Too many ideas can lead to lack of focus.

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