Lessons from the Story of the Bamboo Farmers

This is a story that is commonly told in China. Here is how it goes. Two farmers, intrigued by a rare type of bamboo, purchased seeds known for their unique growth pattern. They were told that this bamboo species would take years to sprout but, once it began, would grow to astonishing heights. Excited by the promise of abundance, both farmers planted the seeds in … Continue reading Lessons from the Story of the Bamboo Farmers