Imagine this: You’re sitting across the table from an excited entrepreneur pitching his big idea. He talks fast, eyes gleaming with confidence, and describes a revolutionary product or service that will change the world.
But as you listen closely, you start hearing phrases like, “Once we get the technology to work…” or “If we can capture just 1% of this massive market…” or “As soon as we find a way to go viral…”
What he’s describing sounds exciting, maybe even groundbreaking — but deep down, you sense a problem: This business isn’t a surefire path to success; it’s a long-shot. For everything to work, at least two or three improbable events — or miracles — need to happen.
In Chaos Monkeys, Antonio Garcia Martinez offers a piece of wisdom every aspiring entrepreneur should internalize:
“When confronted with any startup idea, ask yourself one simple question: How many miracles have to happen for this to succeed? … The classic sign of a poor startup idea is that it requires at least two (or more!) miracles to succeed.”
Martinez’s advice is a brutal — and honest! — assessment of what separates realistic, profitable business ventures from those that are overly risky or, worse yet, doomed to fail.
A “miracle” in this context can be defined as a highly improbable event: a new technology that works perfectly out of the gate, a completely untapped market with instant demand, or an unknown product that goes viral overnight.
If your business plan depends on multiple miracles, it might be time to reconsider the viability of your idea.
The Zero-Miracle Business
Martinez goes on to explain that if the answer to the “miracle question” is zero, you’re not dealing with a risky startup at all — you’re looking at a straightforward business. He writes:
“If the answer is zero, you’re not looking at a startup, you’re just dealing with a regular business like a laundry or a trucking business. All you need is capital and minimal execution, and assuming a two-way market, you’ll make some profit.”
While some may scoff at the so-called “regular business,” the reality is that these are the ventures most likely to create reliable income, wealth, and long-term success
Businesses like laundromats, trucking services, storage facilities, and similar ventures are the bedrock of the economy. They don’t rely on miracles — just solid execution and a willingness to get started.
Tyler G. Hicks and the Power of Paper Businesses
This is where the methods of Tyler G. Hicks and International Wealth Success (IW$) shine! Unlike high-risk startups that often require multiple miracles to succeed, Hicks emphasizes practical, low-capital, and high-profit business strategies. In particular, he popularized the idea of paper businesses as a proven way to enter the world of entrepreneurship without the headaches of managing inventory, employees, or expensive infrastructure.
What is a Paper Business?
A paper business is a simple, low-cost enterprise based on contracts, paperwork, and facilitating deals. Examples include:
- Brokering real estate transactions
- Facilitating import/export deals
- Becoming a business finder who connects buyers and sellers for a fee
These ventures require
- minimal upfront capital,
- little to no overhead, and
- rely on your ability to identify opportunities and take action.
They are zero-miracle businesses because their success hinges on straightforward execution, not on luck or extraordinary circumstances. As long as you’re willing to learn the ropes and put in the effort, a paper business can start generating profits quickly.
Easy, Fun, and Profitable
A paper business built with the guidance of Ty Hicks and IW$ makes getting into business accessible for anyone. Whether you’re a beginner (BWB) or an experienced entrepreneur (AWB), paper businesses allow you to start small, build confidence, and scale your efforts over time.
More importantly, these businesses are fun because they empower you to use your creativity and problem-solving skills to uncover profitable opportunities.
Unlike risky startups, where success often feels like chasing a unicorn, the IW$ methods focus on practical strategies that are grounded in reality. There’s no need to wait for miracles when you can make success happen with proven techniques.
Stop Chasing Miracles — Start Building Wealth
Every entrepreneur dreams of hitting it big, and too many gamble on ideas that require miracles to succeed. Tyler G. Hicks and IW$ offer a better way — one built on practical, proven methods that have helped countless people achieve financial independence: By focusing on zero-miracle businesses like paper businesses, you can start building wealth today without taking unnecessary risks.
If you’re ready to take the next step, explore the IW$ library of resources and start your journey toward easy, fun, and profitable business success.
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After all, when it comes to building your future, why bet on miracles when you can bet on yourself?