My First Million
The best business ideas come from noticing what's working and doing it better, faster, or for a different audience.
“if you are hardworking and sufficiently talented, then the only variable that matters is project selection”
What It Means
For capable people, choosing what to work on matters more than how hard you work on it
Why It Matters
Talented people often waste years on mediocre opportunities that would never create significant value
When It's True
When you have proven execution ability and multiple options
When It's Risky
When you're still learning fundamental skills or have limited options
How to Apply
Ruthlessly evaluate opportunity quality
Choose projects with founder-fit
Consider opportunity cost of time
Avoid projects based on ego
Example Scenario
“Skilled developer chooses B2B SaaS over consumer app because market dynamics and monetization are more favorable despite personal preference for consumer”
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Talent x Project Selection Matrix
If you're hardworking and talented, project selection becomes the only variable that matters for outcomes
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