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The Myth of the Million Dollar Idea
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01:21 - 04:23 (03:01)

The idea of a million-dollar idea is a myth, as it often portrays success as a tidy, perfect package, which is rarely the case in reality. Harvard Business School cases and the media often perpetuate this idea, despite the fact that the path to success is usually messy and involves countless failed attempts.

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The idea of a million dollars is seen as a magic number for many even though it may not be a lot in today's world of billionaires.
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Wealth
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The idea of a million dollars is seen as a magic number for many even though it may not be a lot in today's world of billionaires. People have gone to the extent of buying fake ATM slips online to prove their wealth.

Chapter
The Myth of the Million Dollar Idea
Episode
#5 - The First Viral Website: "Hot or Not"
Podcast
My First Million
The process of problem-solving is often romanticized to fit into a neat package, but in reality, it involves a lot of trial and error and hard work.
03:11 - 04:23 (01:12)
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Problem-Solving
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The process of problem-solving is often romanticized to fit into a neat package, but in reality, it involves a lot of trial and error and hard work.

Chapter
The Myth of the Million Dollar Idea
Episode
#5 - The First Viral Website: "Hot or Not"
Podcast
My First Million