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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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Identify and connect with people who will believe in your potential before you have evidence

Early-career professionals, entrepreneurs, or anyone lacking confidence in their potential

3-6 months of active searching and relationship building

What Success Looks Like

You find 1-3 people who genuinely believe in your potential and provide the confidence boost needed to take meaningful action

Steps to Execute

1

Identify people who are where you want to be

2

Find natural connection points (shared interests, geography, industry)

3

Share your genuine enthusiasm and ideas

4

Demonstrate coachability by acting on advice quickly

5

Show appreciation and maintain the relationship

Checklist

Have I identified specific people I admire?
Have I found authentic ways to connect?
Am I showing genuine enthusiasm for my path?
Am I demonstrating I act on advice?
Am I expressing gratitude appropriately?

Inputs Needed

  • Clear vision of what you want to achieve
  • List of people who inspire you
  • Authentic enthusiasm for your direction
  • Willingness to be vulnerable about uncertainties

Outputs

  • Increased confidence and self-belief
  • Valuable advice and guidance
  • Expanded network
  • Motivation to take action
  • Identity and labels to live up to

Example

“A college student with entrepreneurial interests takes a class with a successful entrepreneur-professor, shares their business ideas enthusiastically, acts on feedback quickly, and receives ongoing encouragement that fuels their startup journey”