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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 much more likely to be able to take fifty a hundred thousand dollars start a business and get to like a million dollars in revenue
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What It Means

Starting your own business has higher success probability than angel investing

Why It Matters

Challenges conventional wisdom that investing in others is safer than starting your own company

When It's True

When you have distribution, operational capability, and market understanding

When It's Risky

When you lack market knowledge or operational skills in the business area

How to Apply

1

Evaluate your own business ideas against angel investing opportunities

2

Consider starting businesses in areas where you have advantages

3

Use as framework for capital allocation decisions

Example Scenario

Content creator with large audience choosing to start job board rather than investing in 10 early-stage companies