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What does it mean?
Seeing the seed is genius.
In plain terms
Recognizing potential is brilliance.
What can you take from it?
Look for underlying possibilities.

Where it applies

  • innovation
  • education

Putting it to work

  • analyze fundamentals
  • anticipate growth

Questions to consider

  • How do you identify a seed?
  • What risks are you willing to take?

Another view

Not all seeds develop into value; risk exists.

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