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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.

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Center of Universe Company Strategy

Each year one company becomes the clear breakout that everyone wants to work with - identify and invest in that company three years early

Decision Rule

Focus all investment energy on finding the one company that will be undeniably dominant in their space rather than diversifying widely

How It Works

Market cycles create clear winners that capture disproportionate attention and value - early identification provides massive returns

Failure Modes

Picking a company that peaks early and plateaus

Missing timing by being too early or late

Confusing buzz with substance

Example Decision

In 2018, identifying that OpenAI would become the center of the universe for AI in 2023, then spending all effort getting exposure to that company