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The best business ideas come from noticing what's working and doing it better, faster, or for a different audience.
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“Within three minutes I remember thinking ah so this is what Bill Gates must have been like when he was 19”
pattern recognitiontalent identification
What It Means
Exceptional people reveal their potential through immediate interactions
Why It Matters
Early talent identification can predict extraordinary future success
When It's True
When evaluating young people with unclear track records but strong fundamentals
When It's Risky
First impressions can be deceiving, especially for introverted or different communication styles
How to Apply
1
Pay attention to quality of questions in first meetings
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Notice unusual depth of thinking
3
Look for pattern matching to known successful people
Example Scenario
“VC meets 19-year-old founder and immediately recognizes exceptional strategic thinking ability”