My First Million
The best business ideas come from noticing what's working and doing it better, faster, or for a different audience.
Hate, revenge, rage, and shame are extremely useful emotions for entrepreneurs and should be cultivated rather than eliminated
The Reasoning
These negative emotions provide sustained motivation that doesn't fade when things get difficult, unlike positive emotions which can dissipate with setbacks
What Needs to Be True
- The negative emotions must be channeled productively into business building
- The person must maintain basic psychological stability
- The business opportunity must align with the emotional motivation
- The person must be able to form functional business relationships despite the wounds
Counterargument
Negative emotions lead to poor decision-making, unhealthy relationships, and unsustainable businesses that burn out founders and teams
What Would Change This View
Data showing that revenge-motivated companies have higher failure rates or create toxic cultures that ultimately limit growth
Implications for Builders
Don't suppress your anger or shame - channel it into business motivation
Look for business opportunities that directly address your personal wounds
Investors should view founder emotional wounds as positive signals
Build systems to productively channel negative emotions into work
Example Application
“Entrepreneur who was fired unfairly starts a company in the same industry, uses anger as fuel to outwork competitors and build superior product”