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What an interesting take on F = ma!

So, Growth = original state (of 'things') x growth rate.

Then, if m = F/a we should be able to divide growth/growth rate and yield the original state.

And, if a = F/m then the growth rate can be calculated by dividing growth/original state of things.

Avalanches seem to come unexpectedly, right? Unless someone purposefully triggers one to avoid an even larger catastrophe.

Great notes about adaptability and resilience. Those really seem to cement themselves in layers as we humans go through trials. If we take the mountain as an example we go from camp to camp, from trial to trial. We wouldn't be able to master the next trial if we hadn't experienced the previous.

Thank you for sharing this piece.

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Thank you very much for reading it, I appreciate it! In my mind both the snowball and avalanche are subject to the same idea, for the snowball, that change in speed over time can lead to massive change, just as a great starting point even with relatively minor change in speed can create that same magnitude of change. small habits over time or a great random win or accident are in my mind.

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