My First Million

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

Wealthy parents systematically damage their children by trying to give them advantages they themselves didn't have

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The struggle and resource constraints that built the parent's success are exactly what they're removing from their children's development

Wealthy parents can provide better opportunities and education that genuinely help their children

Evidence of children who received large financial gifts becoming more successful because of them

Embrace constraints as character building

Focus on skill development over resource accumulation for children

Understand that your struggles were features, not bugs

“Instead of giving your 18-year-old $20M to start businesses, give them small amounts with clear achievement milestones to unlock more”

Little Big Details Framework

Focus on small, seemingly insignificant moments and details that reveal deeper patterns and insights, rather than obviou

Eight Hour Observation Framework

Physically position yourself in the center of a problem area and observe continuously for extended periods without preco

Peer vs Fan Relationship Framework

The only valuable celebrity/high-status person relationships are mutual respect between peers, not fan-celebrity dynamic

Number Two Guy Network Strategy

Build relationships with the second-in-command people (assistants, business partners, right-hand people) who have 98% of

Build and maintain a world-class professional network through consistent relationship nurturing

People proactively share opportunities with you, remember important details about your projects, and maintain warm relat

Center of Universe Company Strategy

Each year one company becomes the clear breakout that everyone wants to work with - identify and invest in that company