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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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What It Means

Self-belief and willingness to act matter more for business success than raw intelligence

Why It Matters

High confidence leads to bigger risks, faster decisions, and self-fulfilling prophecies

When It's True

In execution-heavy businesses where action beats analysis

When It's Risky

In highly technical or regulated fields where intelligence prevents costly mistakes

How to Apply

1

Build self-belief alongside skills

2

Take action despite uncertainty

3

Focus on execution over endless planning

Example Scenario

Billionaires who weren't the smartest people at the event but had unshakeable belief in their abilities