My First Million
The best business ideas come from noticing what's working and doing it better, faster, or for a different audience.
First Principles Career Reinvention
Instead of asking 'what should I do next in my current field,' ask 'what can I do next using my existing assets (audience, fame, skills) in any field'
How It Works
Separates your transferable assets from your industry constraints, enabling lateral career moves that others in your field wouldn't consider
Components
Inventory your transferable assets (audience size, trust, skills, network)
List all possible applications of these assets across industries
Evaluate which applications align with your interests and market opportunities
Choose the path that maximizes asset utilization in a growing market
When to Use
When you have built significant assets (audience, reputation, skills) in one domain but see limited growth or interest in continuing the same path
When Not to Use
When you haven't yet built meaningful transferable assets, or when your current field still offers substantial upside
Anti-Patterns to Avoid
Example
“A YouTuber with 10 million subscribers asking 'what can I do with this audience and fame' rather than 'what should I make videos about next,' leading to boxing, business ventures, or product launches”
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