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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

Rich people don't gamble because they understand edge calculations

Evidence

Mentor's simple question about house edge immediately changed gambling behavior

Implication

Financial education should focus on understanding statistical disadvantages

Counter Belief

Gambling can be entertainment value worth paying for, like movies or concerts

Example Application

Before any investment or business decision, explicitly calculate the mathematical odds and house edge