Stupid Farmers
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While I was bouncing around Germany when I was 18 years old, I heard what was claimed to be an old German saying… “The stupid farmer grows the biggest potato.”
The person who shared these words of wisdom did so with a mischievous smile that instantly said, “figure that one out.”
“Whoa! That’s deep.” I said, trying to feign some form of comprehension.
It All Makes Sense!
It wasn’t until I was living in Idaho a few years later and got to see, first hand, how complex potato farming was, that I finally understood what that German phrase meant.
The farmer that plops the potato in the ground and gives the basics of what is needed, not fretting over if he has the best equipment, the best seed or the best weather conditions. He just daily tends to his plant with happy, ignorant care. Then when harvest time has come, he has huge potatoes!
And the Connection is…
When working on building up your fan base or community plan, it can often seem overwhelming. Do you have the right tools or services? Is your messaging perfect? Will people respond positively?
Sometimes you need to take a breath and proceed with just a little ignorant stupidity. Eventually, if nurtured, your community will grow.
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