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My First Million

My First Million

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

Back to Beliefs

Psychological wounds are entrepreneurial advantages, not disabilities

Evidence

Multiple examples of highly successful entrepreneurs driven by identity wounds (Parker Conrad, Naval, Travis Kalanick)

Implication

Investors should seek out and bet on founders with compelling revenge stories rather than avoiding them

Counter Belief

Healthy, well-adjusted founders build more sustainable businesses

Example Application

VC firm develops investment thesis specifically targeting revenge-motivated entrepreneurs