My First Million
The best business ideas come from noticing what's working and doing it better, faster, or for a different audience.
Silly Projects Make Better First Businesses Than Serious Ones
Evidence
Silly projects allow creative marketing, hiring, and business practices that build diverse skills without rigid expectations
Implication
New entrepreneurs should consider fun, outlandish ideas that let them experiment with different business skills
Counter Belief
Serious businesses have clearer paths to revenue and investment
Example Application
Sperm racing startup teaching founders about event production, marketing, fundraising, and PR in ways a traditional B2B SaaS wouldn't
Related Knowledge
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Athlete Car Dealership Partnership Model
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Local Maxima vs Global Maxima Business Philosophy
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When you know, you know
Sometimes the right business partner or decision becomes immediately obvious during evaluation, similar to recognizing t