My First Million
The best business ideas come from noticing what's working and doing it better, faster, or for a different audience.
“just gotta make your first nut but after you do that work on noble Mission”
What It Means
Focus entirely on financial freedom first, then switch to meaningful work once secure
Why It Matters
Separates wealth generation from mission work to optimize each phase, prevents mission concerns from blocking initial financial success
When It's True
When entrepreneur needs financial security to take risks on impactful but potentially lower-return projects
When It's Risky
If entrepreneur never transitions to noble mission after wealth, or sets wealth target too high
How to Apply
Define specific wealth target for 'first nut'
Focus ruthlessly on profit optimization until target hit
Plan transition to mission-driven work after financial freedom
Example Scenario
“Build successful SaaS business for financial freedom, then use wealth and credibility to work on climate change solutions or education reform”