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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

People will always talk to journalists if you understand their motivations

Evidence

Even hostile sources eventually open up when approached correctly - people want their story told, want recognition, want to settle scores, or want to be part of something bigger

Implication

No story is impossible to report if you're willing to invest the time to understand what each potential source wants and needs

Counter Belief

Some people genuinely want privacy and will never talk regardless of approach

Example Application

Spending weeks with Ross Ulbricht's ex-girlfriend to understand her perspective because she wanted closure and to be part of the historical record