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What does it mean?
Business focuses on continuous growth and selling more, regardless of current success.
In plain terms
Success in business means always trying to sell more.
What can you take from it?
Business prioritizes constant expansion over satisfaction.

Where it applies

  • corporate meetings
  • sales targets
  • business reviews

Putting it to work

  • set growth goals
  • evaluate expansion motives

Questions to consider

  • Is constant growth sustainable?
  • What defines success in business?

Another view

Growth is necessary for survival in competitive markets.

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