Another drawback: Chicago's distance from Silicon Valley may hinder the ability to cultivate key relationships.

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Anecdotally, in these cases most entrepreneurs choose their values and believe in their ability to cultivate other more congruent business opportunities.

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The ability to cultivate major donors who can write checks for tens of thousands of dollars at a time as well as establish significant charitable trusts, for example, can make a substantial positive difference in enabling a nonprofit to benefit others.

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Sales are still made based on your ability to establish and cultivate a relationship with your customer.

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Throughout your life you will encounter tedious situations, and you must cultivate the ability to handle them with discipline.

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Earning serendipity is the ability to see, sow, grow and share opportunities that matter in order to cultivate innovation.

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When leaders cultivate compassion by addressing the negativity within, they strengthen their ability to build compassion into the framework of their businesses.

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