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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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Sometimes magic is just being willing to invest more energy into an idea than anyone else would deem reasonable
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What It Means

Extraordinary results often come from putting extraordinary effort into details that others would consider excessive

Why It Matters

Explains how to create truly memorable experiences that differentiate from competitors who won't invest the extra effort

When It's True

When the extra effort creates genuinely memorable experiences that customers value and share

When It's Risky

When the effort doesn't translate to customer value, or when it's unsustainable operationally

How to Apply

1

Identify opportunities where extra effort could create disproportionate impact

2

Calculate whether unreasonable effort generates reasonable returns

3

Focus unreasonable effort on moments customers will remember most

Example Scenario

Magician buries 52 cards in grid pattern in backyard night before show to enable 'impossible' trick, creating unforgettable moment