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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

Corporate promotion systems can elevate people who excel at corporate politics but lack substance or real competence

Why It Matters

Highlights the mismatch between traditional corporate skills and what modern technology companies actually need

When It's True

When promotion systems reward political skills over technical competence and results

When It's Risky

May overlook valuable business development and partnership skills that aren't visible in public settings

How to Apply

1

Evaluate executives on substance and direct communication ability

2

Test for product knowledge and technical understanding

3

Design promotion systems that reward actual performance

Example Scenario

When hiring a tech company CEO, prioritize someone who can directly answer product questions over someone with perfect corporate presentation skills