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Jul 2024
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Water the Bamboo (7 Steps to Success)

MIGUEL MENDOZA
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Many lives have been changed by this powerful analogy that has been shared by many successful speakers like Les Brown and others. The analogy of the ancient Chinese bamboo tree can change the trajectory of your life, instantly.

This ancient tree takes 5 years to grow through soil level, teaching us to persevere in our vision. Miguel breaks down 7 steps from this analogy that can direct us to living out our dreams and having a vision that will flourish just like this ancient tree.

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