My First Million

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

“Breakdown is an opportunity for breakthrough”

adversitygrowthmindset

What It Means

Difficult periods force the introspection and change that good times don't require

Reframes adversity as valuable rather than purely negative

When you're willing to use problems as catalysts for improvement

When you seek out unnecessary adversity or don't address basic needs first

Look for lessons during difficult periods

Use setbacks to reassess strategy

View rock bottom as a foundation to rebuild from

“A startup facing potential bankruptcy uses this crisis to identify fundamental business model flaws and pivot to a stronger approach”

How cheap is your happiness?

Most people trade their good mood for trivial inconveniences that aren't worth the emotional cost

consistency wins again

Regular, steady effort outperforms sporadic attempts at excellence

Breakdown to Breakthrough Framework

A mindset that reframes adversity and failure as opportunities for growth and transformation rather than setbacks

Victim vs Responsible Framework

A mental model that distinguishes between taking a victim stance (blaming external circumstances) versus taking complete

Develop the ability to read people's true intentions and emotional states

Ability to sense when someone is lying, uncomfortable, confident, or hiding information through behavioral cues

Handle adversity, losses, and setbacks without self-destructive behavior

Ability to maintain good decision-making during losses, avoid chasing bad decisions with worse ones, and use adversity a