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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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You don't spend the first derivative money, you only spend the second derivative
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What It Means

Never spend business profits directly - invest them first, then spend only the investment returns

Why It Matters

Creates permanent wealth base that continues generating income while funding lifestyle

When It's True

When you have consistent business cash flow and want to build permanent wealth while maintaining lifestyle

When It's Risky

When business cash flow is inconsistent or when investment returns are too low to fund desired lifestyle

How to Apply

1

Automatically invest all business profits into income-generating assets

2

Set up separate accounts so investment returns are clearly identified as 'spendable'

3

Choose investments with reliable income streams (dividends, rent, etc.)

Example Scenario

Business owner earns $500K profit, invests it all in dividend-paying stocks yielding 4%, spends only the $20K annual dividends while preserving the $500K principal forever.