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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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why guess when you can test for cheaper than it almost cost to guess
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What It Means

Testing small is more cost-effective and informative than spending time and energy trying to predict outcomes

Why It Matters

Eliminates analysis paralysis and reduces wasted resources on untested assumptions

When It's True

When you have ability to run small tests quickly and measure results accurately

When It's Risky

When the cost of failure is very high or when testing might damage relationships/reputation

How to Apply

1

Set up rapid testing frameworks before making big decisions

2

Budget small amounts for experimental campaigns

3

Create minimum viable versions of ideas before full investment

4

Measure results quickly and scale what works

Example Scenario

Instead of debating whether LinkedIn newsletter will work for your business, write 3 newsletters and measure engagement and lead generation before committing to a full content strategy.