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<\/a>\nThe Chinese bamboo tree can grow up to 28 metres in height, almost as tall as a building!<\/p>\n
But do you know how long it takes for the giant bamboo to grow to this height?<\/p>\n
On the first year, the seed is planted on the ground, careful watered and fertilized. Some other plants would have emerged from the ground after a few days but not for the Chinese bamboo.<\/p>\n
Despite you continuing to water and fertilize the same spot, NOTHING happens for the whole 1st year.<\/strong> However, a miracle happens on the 5th year!<\/strong><\/p>\n The Bamboo Tree\u00a0emerges from the ground and takes the only six weeks to get from the ground to 90 feet (almost 28 meters)<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n In short, it takes the Chinese bamboo 5 long\u00a0years<\/strong> to grow in the ground and only 6 weeks<\/strong> to get from the ground to the height of 90 feet building.<\/p>\n Invest in Bamboo Trees! (nah, just joking =D)<\/p>\n This Story shows us the power of being patient especially when it comes to Investing.<\/p>\n Stocks can sometimes stay ‘dormant’ for long periods of time (underloved) and just shoot up >100% in a matter of weeks.<\/p>\n Just look at the recent examples:<\/p>\n OR<\/p>\n They are almost flat or even drop over the 5-year period only to soar through the roof! Granted, the astronomical share price gains are mainly attributed to some positive news that act as growth catalysts.<\/p>\n That said,\u00a0the point that i want to drive across is that share prices sometimes don’t perform the way you want in the short term as the market is irrational!<\/p>\n However, as long as you are patient and continue to hold on to your investment (water your bamboo plant), it is a matter of time that the gains will come to you provided that the company fundamentals are sound<\/em>.<\/p>\n
\nThe 2nd\u00a0year <\/strong>comes, you undergo the same process — still NOTHING.
\nSame thing again for Year 3<\/strong> and 4<\/strong> and yet NOTHING again!<\/p>\nWhat I and You can Learn from this Story<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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