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“You have to believe you are smarter than everyone about a very specific thing.”
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What It Means
Success requires delusional confidence in your specific domain while the world ignores you.
Why It Matters
Justifies the lonely years of building expertise. The world will not believe until you prove it.
When It's True
When pioneering something new. When conventional wisdom says you are wrong.
When It's Risky
When confidence prevents learning. When the specific thing is actually not your strength.
How to Apply
1
Identify your specific domain
2
Develop unshakeable confidence in it
Example Scenario
“Founder believes their approach to running apps is superior while industry ignores them. Holds conviction for years.”
Posted: 2026