My First Million
The best business ideas come from noticing what's working and doing it better, faster, or for a different audience.
“The most important word in art is proportion”
What It Means
Knowing when to stop or limit something is what separates great work from mediocre work - too much of anything ruins it
Why It Matters
Challenges the 'more is better' mentality in business and creativity, suggests restraint as a competitive advantage
When It's True
When you've achieved something great and adding more would diminish its impact or quality
When It's Risky
When you're not actually at peak quality yet, or when market conditions require continued growth for survival
How to Apply
Define what 'enough' looks like before you start
Monitor quality alongside quantity metrics
Practice saying no to opportunities that don't fit your vision
Example Scenario
“Seinfeld turned down $110M for one more season because he felt the show had reached perfect proportion - another season might have made it mediocre instead of legendary.”