My First Million
The best business ideas come from noticing what's working and doing it better, faster, or for a different audience.
“happiness is what you feel when you don't feel like anything's missing”
What It Means
Happiness comes from not wanting more rather than from accumulating things or achievements
Why It Matters
Reframes happiness as a state of contentment rather than a goal to achieve through external means
When It's True
When you can practice gratitude and presence rather than constantly seeking more
When It's Risky
When it leads to complacency or lack of ambition, or when basic needs aren't met
How to Apply
Practice gratitude for current circumstances regularly
Notice when you're focusing on what's missing vs what's present
Distinguish between healthy ambition and happiness-preventing wanting
Create moments of appreciation for current state
Example Scenario
“An entrepreneur constantly stressed about growth targets practices noticing moments when they feel content with current progress, realizing happiness comes from appreciating the journey rather than just achieving the destination.”
Related Knowledge
How cheap is your happiness?
Most people trade their good mood for trivial inconveniences that aren't worth the emotional cost
PACK Framework (Platforms And Culture Knowledge)
A systematic approach to identifying underpriced attention opportunities by tracking platform mechanics and cultural trends simultaneously.
Day Trading Attention
Treating attention as a tradeable asset class where you identify underpriced attention opportunities and execute quickly before markets correct.
Jockey Over Horse Investment Philosophy
Prioritizing the quality and capabilities of the founder/team over the business idea when making investment decisions.
Create a cultural moment around taking action on opportunities
12:34 becomes a recognized time when people take action on opportunities they've been hesitating on, creating a viral cultural moment.
Build a sustainable daily gratitude practice that actually shifts mood and perspective
You automatically notice 10-15 small things to be grateful for throughout each day, leading to improved mood, reduced anxiety, and better decision-making under stress.