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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're a penny stock but they see you as a blue chip
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What It Means

Someone with low current evidence but high potential being seen by others as having great future value

Why It Matters

Captures the essence of how believers see potential before it's proven

When It's True

When someone has genuine talent or drive but lacks confidence or evidence

When It's Risky

When the believer is wrong about potential or when false belief leads to overconfidence

How to Apply

1

Look for penny stock people with blue chip potential

2

Be willing to invest belief before evidence

3

Recognize your own blue chip potential even when you feel like a penny stock

Example Scenario

A recent graduate with creative ideas but no track record connects with an experienced entrepreneur who sees their potential and invests time in believing in them