My First Million
The best business ideas come from noticing what's working and doing it better, faster, or for a different audience.
Boredom is essential for creativity and development
Evidence
Jesse credits being bored as a child with developing his creativity, patience, and ability to self-soothe
Implication
Constantly stimulating children (and adults) may harm their creative development and problem-solving abilities
Counter Belief
Structured activities and enrichment provide better development than unstructured boredom
Example Application
Allow children to experience boredom without immediately providing entertainment, letting them develop their own creative solutions
Related Knowledge
CEO of Your Life
Thinking of yourself as the chief executive of your personal life, with the authority and responsibility to make strategic decisions about how you spend your time and energy.
Momentum Through Small Actions
Starting big projects with the smallest possible action to build psychological momentum, rather than waiting until you feel ready to tackle the whole thing.
Itzler Annual Planning System
A three-step system for intentional year planning: getting light (decluttering), closing out the previous year (reflection and gratitude), and setting one year-defining goal (misogi).
Calendar as Autobiography Framework
Viewing your calendar as your most honest autobiography and highlight reel - what you put energy toward reveals your true priorities and creates the story of your life.
Create mental and physical space for the new year by eliminating clutter and unused commitments
Coming into the new year feeling light, organized, and ready to take action without the weight of accumulated clutter and obligations.
Create a comprehensive review of the past year to identify accomplishments, gaps, and lessons learned
A one-page summary of your year's highlights that makes you feel proud of what you accomplished and clear about what you want to do differently.