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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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The rich aren't just lucky
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What It Means

Wealth accumulation is primarily skill-based rather than luck-based

Why It Matters

Shifts focus from hoping for luck to developing learnable skills

When It's True

In stable economic systems with opportunities for skill development

When It's Risky

In extremely unstable environments or when systemic barriers exist

How to Apply

1

Motivate skill development over lottery-ticket thinking

2

Study successful people's habits and decisions

3

Focus on what you can control rather than external factors

Example Scenario

Someone feeling discouraged about their finances can shift focus from feeling unlucky to identifying specific skills to develop