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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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Breakdown is an opportunity for breakthrough
adversitygrowthmindset

What It Means

Difficult periods force the introspection and change that good times don't require

Why It Matters

Reframes adversity as valuable rather than purely negative

When It's True

When you're willing to use problems as catalysts for improvement

When It's Risky

When you seek out unnecessary adversity or don't address basic needs first

How to Apply

1

Look for lessons during difficult periods

2

Use setbacks to reassess strategy

3

View rock bottom as a foundation to rebuild from

Example Scenario

A startup facing potential bankruptcy uses this crisis to identify fundamental business model flaws and pivot to a stronger approach