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When you find a person with a high slope/growth rate—invest in them, hire them, find ways to work with them. They’re often insatiably curious, relentlessly resourceful, and either have something to prove or are compelled by a greater calling.

1.9K likes25 repliesPosted Mar 28, 2021

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Structure: Hook → Landing
Style: Conversational paragraphs at a steady pace.
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Written for: Growth and marketing teams

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