| CRITICAL CLARIFICATIONS Following readers’ feedback and questions, I wish to clarify and emphasize a few critical issues. Before that, let’s have a short recap of what brought us to talk about values, communities, cooperation, and other staff that may look unrelated to the core interest of agro-business people. RECAP After realizing that our efforts to elevate smallholders were all in vain, and for decades, we failed to see the progress expected. We then went on a quest for a better and more trusted method to design and predict programs and projects to improve smallholders' livelihoods in developing economies. Our first big step forward was realizing that we are using unreliable prediction methods to design and predict programs’ results, i.e., based on Trial and Error or Patterns. We then saw that we could improve programs and project predictions and results using Theoretical Models, as the US did when sending people to the Moon. For example, the community model (i.e., city, village, Kibbutz) provides a good prediction of how it should be designed and the expected outcome. Most importantly, we learned that programs designed based on Universal Natural Laws (Laws) provide the most trusted predictions for their outcomes and results. Looking for the most reliable, tested, and working method to shift smallholders in developing economies from poverty to prosperity, we searched for a Law that could help us achieve this. The Second Law of Thermodynamics, particularly in its social form formulated by Dr. Adizes - The Success Law, can serve as a base for the desired change. We then studied the several types of communities, which are successful in numerous aspects, which brought us to recognize the uniqueness of the Israeli Kibbutz and Moshav communities and study them more intensively. We saw that even if unintended, those communities were founded on the principles of the Law of Success, i.e., The Second Law of Thermodynamics. We then dug deeper into the relevant social principles enabling Israel's rural communities to succeed despite extreme challenges. We concluded that the roots of rural communities' Success are in non-tangible matters, those we can’t see. We realized that like a group of atoms that form a shape by unseen (strong) forces, the unseen force of values shapes the most Successful human rural communities. In turn, Successful communities create Happiness in their individuals. Successful communities are founded on unseen forces that include - Shared Values, Trust, Order, Collaboration, and Integration. You can find those terms practiced and immersed in large doses into the daily lives of the Kibbutz and Moshav. CLARIFICATIONS Global Principles: Kibbutz and Moshav are “Made in Israel products”. Still, the principles upon which they were established and succeeded are global, based on Universal Natural Law, and hence can be adopted and implemented in any country, industry, and organization with the same Success. Like gravity, Universal Natural Laws are the property of no one and offer the same for anyone who dares to use them. Localized & Adaptation: While I emphasize the need to use the universal principle Laws that enabled the Israeli rural community to succeed, it is essential to note that other elements, such as culture, habits, environment, etc., are not part of it. In applying the principles discussed, it is imperative not to use a copy-paste attitude but to make necessary adjustments (localization) per the local culture and its characteristics. Many Ways To Fail: The Anna Karenina principle says that - there are a limited number of ways to achieve a functioning system or a desired result, while the ways to fail in achieving the goal are many, varied, and depend on many factors. While failure is part of life, it is wise not to try reinventing the wheel but to use experts and those with experience to perform such dramatic changes, as suggested here. I encourage you to change, but remember the Anna Karenina principle when attempting to practice the principles learned above. As we get older, we learn that there are more ways to fail than we imagine. If you intend to perform such a transformation, do it only in cooperation with those experienced in the field. Foundation: Technology is the icing on the cake, the penthouse at the top of the tower; it is visible and valuable for enhancing efficiency and productivity but is far from being the primary reason for Success in agriculture or any other sector. Rural community success results from solid and deep foundations, which, though hidden from view, are responsible for the tangible results of Success, in its whole meaning, Happiness, and an even healthier and longer life. To live longer and happier years, be part of a Successful community. The foundation for a Successful community is shared values, cooperation, and high integration to achieve the goals in light of the community's values. IBMA The IBMA 2024 conference (March 25-28, 2024) theme is - Reorganizing The Agro Sector: Building Organized Prosperous Communities. In light of our discussions here, the IBMA conference is second to none to change the course of your business, community, and national agro sector. You will regret it if you miss it. Register now before it's too late. Especially for you, I arranged this Black Friday Offer (though you should attend it anyhow) - An Exclusive Black Friday Offer: Save 21% on IBMA Conference Registration! Attend the IBMA, and I promise that you will never regret it but will have the time of your life and be able to improve the lives of many others. ⇒ You will never have a better time to create your legacy based on a profitable business model AND improve other people's lives. Message me for agro-business impact - nisraely@biofeed.co.il WhatsApp +972-542523425 TAKEAWAY MESSAGE » UNIVERSAL PRINCIPLES FOR SUCCESS: The Success of Israeli rural communities is based on universal natural laws applicable globally. » ADAPTATION IS KEY: While applying success principles, local adaptation to culture and environment is crucial for effectiveness. » ANNA KARENINA PRINCIPLE: Success has limited paths, but failure in applying principles can be diverse and context-dependent. » FOUNDATION OF SUCCESS: Technology is visible but not the primary driver; Success lies in shared values, cooperation, and integration. **************************** For information on the October 7th genocide in South Israel: Humanity is one organism Videos - The October 7th genocide
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