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My First Million

My First Million

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Accessible Philosophy Content Platform

For: Intellectually curious adults who find traditional philosophy too academic

Buildability

The Problem

Philosophy is fascinating but presented in overly academic, inaccessible ways that don't connect to real life application.

The Solution

Create philosophy content that treats audience as smart equals, making complex ideas applicable and engaging without dumbing down.

Why Now?

Podcasting and digital media allow individual creators to reach millions without institutional backing, plus people seek meaning and frameworks in uncertain times.

Build MVP in 7 Days

Day 1

Record 5 philosophy episodes in conversational style

Day 2

Upload to podcast platforms with simple branding

Day 3

Create basic website with episode summaries

Day 4

Share on social media and philosophy forums

Day 5

Test listener engagement and feedback

How to Validate

Post philosophy explanations on social media to test engagement
Survey friends on philosophy content consumption habits
Check existing philosophy podcast download numbers
Test different explanation styles with small groups

Revenue Model

Sponsorships, premium subscriptions, courses, book deals, speaking engagements built on large free audience.

Competitive Moat

Authentic voice and 'write for equals' approach creates loyal community that's hard to replicate with corporate content.

Risks to Consider

Crowded podcast marketMonetization challenges for educational contentRequires deep subject matter expertiseLong runway to build audience