My First Million

The best business ideas come from noticing what's working and doing it better, faster, or for a different audience.

The body keeps the score - emotional conflicts create physical symptoms

Poor sleep, physical discomfort, and eating disruption after the argument

Take emotional conflicts seriously because they have real physical health impacts

Physical symptoms after arguments are just psychological - mind over matter

If you feel physically terrible after workplace conflicts, address the relationship dynamics rather than just pushing through the discomfort

Everyone is the Hero of Their Own Story

Every person, regardless of their actions, views themselves as acting righteously and justified in their behavior.

Situation vs. Character Attribution Bias

When I make mistakes, I attribute them to situational factors.

Forest Fire Conflict Model

Conflicts don't start as fights - they begin as accumulated small irritations (like dry brush on forest floor) that rema

Gottman's Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

Four communication patterns that predict relationship failure: criticism (attacking character), contempt (superiority/di

Gottman's 5:1 Magic Ratio

Successful relationships maintain at least 5 positive interactions for every 1 negative interaction.

Giving Contest vs. Taking Contest Framework

98% of relationships are 'taking contests' where people measure what they get.