Ideas Are Only Seeds

Posted on May 24, 2021 by mitchteemley

Farmer's hand watering a young plant

Thought for the Week

“Like every book I never wrote, it is by far the best book I have ever written.” ~G.K. Chesterton

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? About 1 out 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.

That means less than 1 out of 100,000 of the world’s greatest masterpieces, scientific breakthroughs, and revolutionary inventions has ever seen the light of day. Will yours be that 1 in 100,000? Remember, ideas are only seeds.

Plant the seed.

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25 Responses to Ideas Are Only Seeds

  1. gpavants says:
    May 24, 2021 at 12:18 pm

    Hi Mitch,

    This is a great reminder in my prayer time. One great idea can take time to do well. I see that as I look at all the possibilities and seeing what the Lord wants to use. Have a great creative week. Hope the movie process is moving forward.

    Thank you,

    Gary

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  2. sniderjerry says:
    May 24, 2021 at 12:58 pm

    Buddy Bloom Wildflower ( A tale of Struggle and Celebration) a story about a seed in search of his purpose. Have a great day, Mitch – Jerry

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  3. Christine C Sponsler says:
    May 24, 2021 at 3:44 pm

    This post made me really reflect on what I am doing with life. I am an author/coach and PhD student. I have just retired from 13 years of addiction counseling. Life can be focused so much that we forget those seeds we have not yet planted. I hope and pray that all of your seeds get planted and flourish. Blessings and honor, Christine C Sponsler

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    • lilyofthevalley777 says:
      May 24, 2021 at 11:45 pm

      Don’t forget the seeds you’ve planted in the lives you have touched before you retired from that profession. You may never know this side of Heaven, but you can be sure it brought pleasure to your Heavenly Father. Blessings to you, Susan ♡

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  4. Gary Fultz says:
    May 24, 2021 at 6:25 pm

    A great thought Mitch. After seeing trees growing out of rocks in the wilderness, and a small root crack a house size rock in half if it can get in a crevice, I believe the saying “Never underestimate the power of a seed”

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  5. Michele Lee says:
    May 24, 2021 at 8:28 pm

    Powerful metaphor. ✨

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  6. Perth Girl says:
    May 24, 2021 at 9:43 pm

    A powerful reminder. Thank you 😊

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  7. c.f. leach says:
    May 24, 2021 at 11:26 pm

    Since my ideas come from a mustard seed kingdom I am certain they will do what God has purposed them to do. Great post! Thanks for the reminder—Blessings and Peace.

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  8. lilyofthevalley777 says:
    May 24, 2021 at 11:39 pm

    Amen…and don’t forget to water. 🌱💧

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  10. haoyando says:
    May 25, 2021 at 1:49 am

    That is soooooo true. It is really important not to give up, but sometimes it is hard. After meeting one setback after another…

    This is why a watermelon or a cantaloupe has so many seeds. LOL. I’ve never thought about the survival rate.

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  11. throughrosetintedglasses54 says:
    May 25, 2021 at 6:43 am

    Thanks for the encouragement😊

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  12. frenchc1955 says:
    May 25, 2021 at 12:41 pm

    Mitch, thank you for this wonderful post!

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  13. frenchc1955 says:
    May 25, 2021 at 12:41 pm

    Reblogged this on charles french words reading and writing and commented:
    Please read this wonderful post from Mitch Teemley!

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