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Thought for the Week
“Like every book I never wrote, (this one) is by far the best book I have ever written.” ~G.K. Chesterton
Ideas are only seeds. What does that mean? In nature, 99% of seeds never germinate, and of those, owing to poor conditions, less than 1% survive. That means only about 1 in 10,000 seeds actually becomes a living plant, of which roughly 1 in 10 truly thrives. Result? Only 1 of every 100,000 seeds actually fulfills its purpose.
Ideas Are the Same
Only a tiny percentage of ideas are ever actually planted, watered, pruned, and patiently cared for long enough to bear a bumper crop of fruit.
Which means only about 1 in 100,000 of the world’s greatest masterpieces, scientific breakthroughs, and revolutionary inventions has ever actually seen the light of day. Will yours be that 1 in 100,000? Remember, ideas are only seeds.
Plant yours–and nurture them!
Thank you Mitch. I needed that reminder today! Going to do some watering today 😊.
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Thanks, Mitch. And I thought it was going to be easy. 🫠
I love the advice Steve Martin gives to aspiring artists who want to make it big: “You have to be so good they can’t ignore you.”
On the money, David.
Very thought provoking.
Thank you, Liz.
I’m smiling because my son went to bed crying last night that one of his 4 seeds died and never matured into a plant. A good lesson to share with him and other kids!
Aww, 3 out of 4 is pretty good!
So far… 😂
Yes, yes, yes!
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Good advice! 🙂
Thanks, Nancy❣
Good one, Mitch. After all, it’s only after writing the first draft you have a book to edit.
Precisely, Grant.
That’s amazing when I get a great idea in the middle of what Ron in the middle of doing dishes and then it’s completely lost.
I’ve never short on great ideas just on the follow through
I hear you, Mark.
Love this post and the Chesterton quote at the start of it, Mitch!
Thanks for sharing. I am patiently watching as I count the days. I’ll let you know if they sprout. I hope you did not cast a spell. ;-).
I certainly hope my ideas beat the odds, Mitch.
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Thank you for spurring us on, Mitch!
My pleasure, Nancy!
Insightful & thought-provoking! Thanks!
Have a nice day!
BBB
You too, BBB.
Great post and reminder to plant and nurture
Thanks, L.G.
Thanks for planting that insight today, Mitch. Excuse me, but I have to go do a little watering now.
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I do not think every idea needs to become a masterpiece to be worthwhile. Some ideas may never become books or inventions but they can still shape the person who has them. Of course action matters but completion can not be the only way to measure an idea’s worth.
I agree, Fifienne.
WOW! Thank you, Mitch! This is amazing!! I love the quote too!! ❣️🌳🙏🏻
I’m so glad it spoke to you, Karla. 🧡
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Wonderful encouragement, Mitch! Thanks!
My privilege, Peggy❣
Good idea, Mitch!