My First Million
The best business ideas come from noticing what's working and doing it better, faster, or for a different audience.
“the stuff that works is boring it's not the information that's hard it's simply doing it”
What It Means
Effective solutions are usually simple and require consistent execution rather than complex knowledge
Why It Matters
Explains why self-help industries focus on complex systems instead of basic principles that actually work
When It's True
For most behavioral and lifestyle changes like diet, exercise, social skills, and productivity
When It's Risky
In domains requiring genuine technical expertise or when dealing with serious mental health issues
How to Apply
Prioritize implementation systems over learning more information
Be suspicious of complex solutions to simple problems
Focus on consistency rather than optimization
Example Scenario
“Instead of reading ten diet books, pick one reasonable approach and focus on following it consistently for six months”
Related Knowledge
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Coaching Incentive Reversal Framework
Instead of clients paying coaches to fix their problems, offer financial rewards to clients for solving their own proble
Psychological Immune System Framework
The mental mechanism that automatically reframes negative experiences in positive ways to maintain emotional equilibrium
Create titles that maximize click-through and sharing rates
Titles that generate significantly higher engagement, shares, and clicks than generic alternatives
The Boring Advice Paradox
The most effective advice is often boring and hard to monetize, while exciting advice that sells well is usually counter
Most personal development problems are implementation, not information problems
Solutions should focus on motivation and behavior change rather than providing more information