My First Million
The best business ideas come from noticing what's working and doing it better, faster, or for a different audience.
“You're totally right, but you can be right and not be an asshole”
What It Means
Being factually correct doesn't justify poor communication or relationship management
Why It Matters
Founder communication style directly impacts team relationships and business outcomes during stressful periods
When It's True
In high-stakes business situations like acquisitions, investor relations, or team management
When It's Risky
When being direct and forceful is actually needed for business survival or critical decisions
How to Apply
Practice delivering difficult feedback with empathy
Separate being right from being effective
Focus on relationship preservation while maintaining standards
Example Scenario
“During acquisition process, maintaining investor and employee relationships while negotiating firmly for fair terms”