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My First Million · June 6, 2024 · 50m
How to Spot Trends Before They Blow Up
Sam and Shaan share their trend-spotting methodology: tracking Google Trends, reading niche subreddits, watching what teenagers do, and the importance of being early vs. being right. The art of seeing the future 18 months before the mainstream.
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Shaan: most people's information environment (mainstream news, Twitter timeline) shows them what's already popular. To spot trends early, you need to redesign your information environment: niche subreddits, Discord servers, teenage behavior.
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Sam: trend-chasers live on a hedonic treadmill — each trend is exciting until the next one arrives. The discipline is not finding trends but committing to one long enough to build a business before the excitement fades.
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