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A local hunter found a hollow walnut tree where a family of squirrels had stored nearly two bushels of high-quality nuts. The squirrels had anticipated the human harvest and efficiently collected the best crop for themselves.
LessonUnderstanding the habits of other players in your field can reveal where the highest quality resources are located.
Thoreau tracked a specific small red maple that turned brilliant red much earlier than other trees every autumn. He noted that such a tree could be a valuable source for seeds if people cared to market 'early ripeners.'
LessonIdentifying outliers with desirable traits is the first step toward creating a unique product or brand.
Thoreau watched a farmer transporting fragrant apples to market and realized that the most valuable qualities, the scent and 'ethereal' nature, were lost during the journey. Only the physical pulp and skin reached the buyers, while the true essence escaped.
LessonFocusing solely on logistics and sales can strip a product of the unique qualities that made it special.
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