My First Million
The best business ideas come from noticing what's working and doing it better, faster, or for a different audience.
Identify and connect with people who will believe in your potential before you have evidence
Early-career professionals, entrepreneurs, or anyone lacking confidence in their potential
3-6 months of active searching and relationship buildingWhat Success Looks Like
You find 1-3 people who genuinely believe in your potential and provide the confidence boost needed to take meaningful action
Steps to Execute
Identify people who are where you want to be
Find natural connection points (shared interests, geography, industry)
Share your genuine enthusiasm and ideas
Demonstrate coachability by acting on advice quickly
Show appreciation and maintain the relationship
Checklist
Inputs Needed
- Clear vision of what you want to achieve
- List of people who inspire you
- Authentic enthusiasm for your direction
- Willingness to be vulnerable about uncertainties
Outputs
- Increased confidence and self-belief
- Valuable advice and guidance
- Expanded network
- Motivation to take action
- Identity and labels to live up to
Example
“A college student with entrepreneurial interests takes a class with a successful entrepreneur-professor, shares their business ideas enthusiastically, acts on feedback quickly, and receives ongoing encouragement that fuels their startup journey”
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