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If I were building toward a million today, I would treat the chart like a menu. I would test the 200 dollar path with three different ideas and push them through social channels to see if any spark. I would test a 500 dollar path by creating a simple offer that solves a painful problem and pitch it directly to people who already feel it. I would... See more

Apply and Synthesize as You Go: Convert reading into usable output like notes, essays, models, or teaching. The sooner and more frequently you use the knowledge, the better you'll integrate it into an active skill.

Exercise is a foundation. Regardless of your career, hobbies or personality, exercise is good for you.

Reading is another foundation. The world is full of knowledge that would benefit each one of us, whether we’re academics or athletes.

Having basic systems for productivity is another foundation.

The 20% Highlighting Rule: Highlight and underline very selectively—ideally no more than 10-20% of the text. Focused highlighting forces you to evaluate and prioritize information, combating mental laziness.

Diet, sleep, relationships, self-reflection and personal finances are also good candidates for foundations. Everyone benefits from eating better, being well-rested, connecting to others, self-awareness and financial health.

Path. Prototype. Publish. Proof.

Pick a path. Prototype something simple. Publish it in the wild. Look for proof in speed, clarity and response rate. If it hits, you focus. If it doesn’t, you walk away immediately. The arrogance is in holding on. The wisdom is in momentum.

AI didn’t just make building faster. It removed the emotional cost of trying.... See more