My First Million
The best business ideas come from noticing what's working and doing it better, faster, or for a different audience.
“you got to be able to steal something from the guy”
What It Means
In every interaction or experience, actively look for something valuable you can learn and apply, even from people you don't like
Why It Matters
Maximizes learning from every experience and prevents ego from blocking valuable insights
When It's True
When you approach situations with genuine curiosity and openness to learning
When It's Risky
When you become overly focused on finding lessons instead of being present in the experience
How to Apply
Go into every meeting or conference with explicit goal to find one actionable insight
Ask yourself 'What can I learn from this person?' even in difficult situations
Keep a learning journal to capture and review insights regularly
Example Scenario
“Attending uncomfortable conference outside your industry and forcing yourself to find valuable business insights you can apply to your own work”