How to start a business by PayPal's Founder

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Today, I'm pulling back the curtain on some golden insights from a titan in the tech world.

Gather 'round for tales and lessons from none other than Peter Thiel.

The guy founded:

• PayPal

• Palantir

• Founders Fund

• & was the first outside money in Facebook.

Here are 7 of his best ideas:

🚀 1. The Power of Zero to One

Think back to the first time you created something unique.

There's unmatched power in creating rather than just copying.

Don't be a mere echo; strive to be the original voice.

🤔 2. Contrarian Thinking 

Ever notice that the crowd often misses the hidden gems?

Question the norms, dig deeper, and sometimes, you'll find gold where no one's looking.

⌛ 3. Embrace Definite Optimism 

Hope is good, but a clear strategy is gold.

Set your vision, reverse-engineer your steps, and chase it relentlessly.

It's like building a puzzle – start with the end picture in mind.

🎯 4. Rethink Competition 

Why fight for a slice when you can bake a whole new pie?

Dominate your niche, be unparalleled. Let others chase; you innovate.

🌌 5. Grasping Power Law Dynamics 

In any field, a select few stars outshine the rest.

Identify them, align with them, or better yet, be one of them.

Depth trumps breadth.

🗝️ 6. Unlocking Secrets 

Every great endeavor hides a secret sauce.

What's yours?

Understand your unique proposition, and that's half the battle won.

📚 7. Questioning Formal Education 

Traditional learning has its merits, but the world is your oyster.

Peter champions learning beyond classrooms.

Forge your own curriculum.

To wrap up…

Life, at the end of the day, isn't just about reaching milestones; it's about the stories and lessons along the way.

With Thiel's wisdom in your arsenal, chart your course with confidence, passion, and a touch of rebellion.

Blaze your trail, but never forget to enjoy the journey.

I'll leave you with this quote…

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