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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

Family business proximity creates competitive advantage

Evidence

Muscle Milk family lived in same cul-de-sac and built $450M business with strong relationships maintained

Implication

Physical and emotional proximity enables faster communication, aligned incentives, and long-term thinking

Counter Belief

Family involvement creates conflicts of interest and prevents objective business decisions

Example Application

Structure business partnerships with people you want lifelong relationships with, prioritizing trust over pure competence