My First Million
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“chips on shoulders equals chips in Pockets”
What It Means
Entrepreneurs with psychological wounds or grievances often become the most financially successful
Why It Matters
Identifies unhealed emotional wounds as predictive of entrepreneurial success
When It's True
When the psychological wound creates sustainable motivation that persists through difficulties
When It's Risky
When wounds are so severe they impair judgment or prevent healthy business relationships
How to Apply
Look for founders with compelling personal backstories
Assess if emotional wounds align with business opportunity
Evaluate founder's ability to channel emotions productively
Example Scenario
“Entrepreneur rejected by elite social group builds luxury brand to prove their worth, wound drives decades of exceptional performance”