My First Million
The best business ideas come from noticing what's working and doing it better, faster, or for a different audience.
“intensity knob is cranked past the 10 they broke the knob”
What It Means
Successful entrepreneurs operate with an extreme level of focus and execution that exceeds normal business intensity
Why It Matters
Identifies intensity as a key differentiator among successful people rather than intelligence or other factors
When It's True
When someone consistently delivers exceptional follow-through and focuses relentlessly on execution
When It's Risky
Can lead to burnout if not sustainable, or neglect of other important life areas
How to Apply
Evaluate potential hires or partners based on their intensity level
Build systems that support sustained high-intensity work
Measure yourself against execution speed rather than planning quality
Example Scenario
“Choose the candidate who ships projects immediately over the one with perfect presentations but slow delivery”