My First Million
The best business ideas come from noticing what's working and doing it better, faster, or for a different audience.
Six Month Expertise Acquisition
The belief that you can become highly knowledgeable in any domain within 6 months of focused learning
Decision Rule
When evaluating new business opportunities, don't let lack of domain knowledge be the barrier - commit to learning everything needed within 6 months
How It Works
Intensive focused learning combined with practical application accelerates expertise development beyond what casual observers expect
Failure Modes
Underestimating complexity of highly technical domains
Overconfidence from surface-level knowledge
Not engaging with true domain experts during learning
Assuming 6 months is sufficient for all domains
Example Decision
“Starting Native deodorant despite knowing nothing about deodorant industry, committing to learn everything within 6 months through research and supplier relationships.”