My First Million
The best business ideas come from noticing what's working and doing it better, faster, or for a different audience.
Most people try on the wrong things in dating
Evidence
People spend lots of time swiping but minimal time on profile optimization, or focus on finding their 'type' rather than being genuinely curious about others
Implication
Basic effort applied to the right areas beats sophisticated effort applied to wrong areas
Counter Belief
Dating success requires either natural talent or massive effort across all areas
Example Application
Someone spending hours daily swiping with poor results switches to spending that time taking better photos and writing thoughtful messages, dramatically improving their match quality
Related Knowledge
Maximizer vs Satisficer Decision Making
Two approaches to decision-making: maximizers seek the absolute best option by extensive searching, while satisficers set a 'good enough' threshold and choose the first option that meets it.
Shift vs Support Response Pattern
Two types of conversational responses: shift responses redirect attention to yourself, while support responses help the other person elaborate and feel heard.
The Secretary Problem for Dating
A mathematical framework from optimal stopping theory that determines when to stop searching and commit to a dating partner, based on sampling 37% of your dating pool to establish a benchmark.
Date Like a Scientist
A systematic approach to dating that involves running experiments with different types of partners to discover who actually makes you happy long-term, rather than relying on preconceived notions of your 'type'.
F*ck the Spark Philosophy
A counter-intuitive approach to dating that rejects the requirement for immediate chemistry or 'sparks' and instead focuses on slow-burn connections that develop over time through compatibility and shared experiences.
Create a dating app profile that stands out from 90% of other profiles
Significantly more matches and meaningful conversations, dates with people you're actually compatible with