My First Million
The best business ideas come from noticing what's working and doing it better, faster, or for a different audience.
Investment Framework for Life Decisions
Applying stock analysis methodology (buy, sell, hold) to major life decisions by creating formal presentations with pros, cons, and recommendations
Decision Rule
Create a PowerPoint presentation analyzing any major decision as if it were an investment, complete with historical performance, competitive analysis, and future outlook
How It Works
Forces systematic thinking about decisions that are usually made emotionally, surfaces hidden assumptions, and creates documentation for future reference
Failure Modes
Over-analyzing decisions that don't warrant deep analysis
Ignoring emotional and relational factors that don't fit business frameworks
Paralysis by analysis when quick decisions are needed
Example Decision
“Bill Ackman analyzes Harvard as a stock with enrollment trends, administrative growth, mission changes, and gives it a 'hold' rating based on mixed fundamentals”