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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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the stuff that works is boring it's not the information that's hard it's simply doing it
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What It Means

Effective solutions are usually simple and require consistent execution rather than complex knowledge

Why It Matters

Explains why self-help industries focus on complex systems instead of basic principles that actually work

When It's True

For most behavioral and lifestyle changes like diet, exercise, social skills, and productivity

When It's Risky

In domains requiring genuine technical expertise or when dealing with serious mental health issues

How to Apply

1

Prioritize implementation systems over learning more information

2

Be suspicious of complex solutions to simple problems

3

Focus on consistency rather than optimization

Example Scenario

Instead of reading ten diet books, pick one reasonable approach and focus on following it consistently for six months