My First Million
The best business ideas come from noticing what's working and doing it better, faster, or for a different audience.
Most business success comes down to intensity rather than intelligence
Evidence
Successful entrepreneurs consistently demonstrate extreme focus and execution rather than being the smartest people
Implication
Should hire and evaluate based on work ethic and persistence over raw IQ
Counter Belief
Some businesses require deep technical insights that only high-IQ individuals can develop
Example Application
Look for people who ship action items immediately and maintain consistent high-effort output rather than those with impressive credentials but slow execution
Related Knowledge
Only invest/commit when something is 'great' rather than settling for 'good'
A decision-making filter that requires opportunities to meet the 'great' threshold rather than accepting 'good enough' o
Five Layers of Communication Framework
A structured approach to deepening conversations and relationships through five progressive levels of interaction depth
Transform operational facilities into branded tourist destinations that serve as marketing and content creation hubs
A themed destination that attracts 100k+ annual visitors, generates content, and serves as both operational hub and mark
Build strong professional relationships through consistent value-add interactions rather than self-promotion
Strong network of people who proactively help you and consider you a valuable connection
that's your truth
Acknowledging and validating someone's honest emotional expression, even when it seems weak or embarrassing
intensity knob is cranked past the 10 they broke the knob
Successful entrepreneurs operate with an extreme level of focus and execution that exceeds normal business intensity