My First Million
The best business ideas come from noticing what's working and doing it better, faster, or for a different audience.
“Your focus will determine what you see. Your state will determine how you feel and the story determines what it means”
What It Means
Three elements that shape your experience: attention, emotional state, and interpretation
Why It Matters
These three factors are all controllable and together determine your quality of life
When It's True
In most situations where you have time and capacity for conscious choice
When It's Risky
During genuine emergencies requiring immediate action without reflection
How to Apply
Before important situations, consciously set your focus, state, and story
When feeling unhappy, audit which of the three needs adjustment
Practice each element separately before combining them
Example Scenario
“Before difficult conversation with spouse: focus on resolution not being right, enter with loving state not defensive, frame as opportunity to grow closer not battle to win”