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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

Business success comes from focusing on immediate obvious problems rather than long-term strategic planning

Evidence

Shepherd tripled by focusing on simple customer segmentation rather than complex growth strategies

Implication

Operators should prioritize tactical execution over strategic planning in most cases

Counter Belief

Strategic thinking and long-term planning are essential for sustainable competitive advantage

Example Application

Instead of creating complex quarterly plans, focus only on solving the most obvious current business problem