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As I’m exploring business options, I’m curious to hear the forum’s take.
Naval’s idea suggests we all have unique gifts with things we enjoy that come naturally, but others see as painstaking. If we lean into those, the money will follow. In other words: don’t just chase fads or “hot” business models but instead, focus on what feels intrinsically interesting and energizing.
On the flip side, the counter-argument is clear: if you want to build a successful business, you follow the money. Interest comes later, once you’re good at it and seeing results.
Before answering, I think it’s important to define “success.” For me, success means building something that provides financial security (no longer reliant on a 9–5, generating high six or seven figures, stable and reliable) and fulfillment (doing work that doesn’t feel like constant drudgery, where life doesn’t slip by grinding away at something you hate).
So here’s my question to the forum: in your experience, is Naval’s quote mostly true in that success comes from aligning with what feels like play? Or is it mostly false and entrepreneurship is really about solving problems that people/businesses will pay you for, regardless of enjoyment?
Would love to hear your perspectives.
Naval’s idea suggests we all have unique gifts with things we enjoy that come naturally, but others see as painstaking. If we lean into those, the money will follow. In other words: don’t just chase fads or “hot” business models but instead, focus on what feels intrinsically interesting and energizing.
On the flip side, the counter-argument is clear: if you want to build a successful business, you follow the money. Interest comes later, once you’re good at it and seeing results.
Before answering, I think it’s important to define “success.” For me, success means building something that provides financial security (no longer reliant on a 9–5, generating high six or seven figures, stable and reliable) and fulfillment (doing work that doesn’t feel like constant drudgery, where life doesn’t slip by grinding away at something you hate).
So here’s my question to the forum: in your experience, is Naval’s quote mostly true in that success comes from aligning with what feels like play? Or is it mostly false and entrepreneurship is really about solving problems that people/businesses will pay you for, regardless of enjoyment?
Would love to hear your perspectives.
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