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
The most successful people optimize for being useful to others rather than extracting value
Evidence
Ben Levy's connection success comes from constantly looking for ways to help others. Charlie Munger's tombstone philosophy of 'trying to be useful.'
Implication
Building relationships and business success should focus on contribution rather than acquisition
Counter Belief
Success requires aggressive value capture and zero-sum competition
Example Application
After meetings, focus on finding ways to connect people with relevant resources or introductions rather than asking for immediate favors or returns.