My First Million
The best business ideas come from noticing what's working and doing it better, faster, or for a different audience.
“that's your truth”
What It Means
Acknowledging and validating someone's honest emotional expression, even when it seems weak or embarrassing
Why It Matters
Shows how authenticity is often more powerful than performance, even in intimidating situations
When It's True
When someone drops pretense and shares their real feelings or motivations
When It's Risky
In competitive business situations where vulnerability might be exploited
How to Apply
Validate others when they share authentic feelings
Lead with your own truth rather than trying to impress
Recognize when others are performing vs being genuine
Example Scenario
“In a team meeting when someone admits they're struggling with a project rather than making excuses, respond with validation rather than judgment to encourage ongoing honesty”
Related Knowledge
Five Layers of Communication Framework
A structured approach to deepening conversations and relationships through five progressive levels of interaction depth
best way to circumvent someone's detector is to not bullshit
Genuine authenticity is more persuasive than any manipulation technique
write for equals
Create content as if speaking to intellectual peers rather than dumbing down or showing off
Transform operational facilities into branded tourist destinations that serve as marketing and content creation hubs
A themed destination that attracts 100k+ annual visitors, generates content, and serves as both operational hub and mark
Build strong professional relationships through consistent value-add interactions rather than self-promotion
Strong network of people who proactively help you and consider you a valuable connection
Only invest/commit when something is 'great' rather than settling for 'good'
A decision-making filter that requires opportunities to meet the 'great' threshold rather than accepting 'good enough' o