The First Million | June 6, 2025

💡 The Millionaire Mindset

Playing Bigger Than You Feel Ready For

If you want to get to your first million, you can’t keep playing small. At some point, you’ve got to bet on yourself — not just your skills or work ethic, but your vision.

Most people wait until they feel ready. But in business, that moment never comes. You create confidence by doing the uncomfortable stuff — launching the idea, asking for the sale, investing in yourself, and learning from the missteps.

I’ve done that time and time again — from starting my first business in a transport yard to selling companies, buying property, and now mentoring others on the same journey.

You’ve got something in you. Something powerful. But it only shows up when you go beyond what’s comfortable.

My free Skool community is full of people doing just that — building wealth, launching businesses, and getting serious about their freedom.

🎯 Join us here → The Millionaire Makers Club

🌍 Current Affairs & Money Moves

📈 Elon Musk Approves xAI as a New Challenger to ChatGPT

Elon’s AI startup, xAI, has just raised $6 billion and is looking to reshape the AI landscape. The company is now building its own data centers and has hinted at launching tools that will compete directly with ChatGPT and Gemini.

💥 Why it matters:

AI is quickly becoming a multi-trillion-dollar industry, and the race for dominance is heating up. For entrepreneurs, this means more tools, more automation, and more opportunity.

🧠 Alan’s Take:

Don’t just watch this space — leverage it. Whether you're creating content, building a product, or looking for smarter ways to operate, AI is the game-changer. Start using these tools to move faster and think bigger.

💼 This Week’s Side Hustle Idea

🎨 Publish AI-Powered Kids’ Colouring Books on Amazon KDP

Creating and selling children's colouring books is one of the lowest-barrier, highest-potential side hustles right now — and AI makes it easier than ever.

Here’s how you can start:

✅ Step 1: Choose a niche (e.g., dinosaurs, space, animals, unicorns, mindfulness)

✅ Step 2: Use ChatGPT to come up with fun prompts or themes

✅ Step 3: Use Midjourney, DALL·E, or Canva to generate unique illustrations

✅ Step 4: Format using tools like BookBolt or Canva (8.5x11” is standard)

✅ Step 5: Upload to Amazon KDP, set your price, and start earning royalties

💡Pro Tip:

Create an entire “series” of themed books to increase discoverability and build repeat buyers.

🎥 Want to see it in action? Watch my TikTok breakdown here → https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNdS69gTm/

If you're looking for a side hustle that’s scalable, creative, and semi-passive — this is a brilliant place to start.

📈 Alan’s Business Update

Investing in Growth — with Other People’s Businesses

As I write this, I’m currently attending a mastermind event focused on buying businesses with zero money down. The focus is on deal structures, acquisition strategies, and real-world implementation.

Why am I here?

Because personal growth never stops — no matter how many businesses you’ve run or how many wins you’ve had. That’s why I invested a five-figure sum to join this program and its Inner Circle — a high-level group of dealmakers with real experience and powerful networks.

🧠 I joined not just to teach — but to learn.

There’s something powerful about being in a room of people who think big and act bigger. And if you want to play at the next level, this is your reminder: surround yourself with people who force you to stretch.

And if you're not ready to spend 5 figures yet — that's okay. I created The Millionaire Makers Club for exactly that reason.

👉 Join my free Skool community here → https://www.skool.com/millionairemakersclub/about?ref=f8542af8de78452fa65eed160b8a5ecb

🛠️ Tool of the Week

Perplexity AI — The Search Engine That Thinks Like a Researcher

Perplexity is making waves in 2025 as the next-gen AI-powered search engine that goes beyond Google. It’s being used by entrepreneurs, content creators, and developers to:

✅ Summarise research instantly

✅ Find credible, sourced answers

✅ Draft content using real-time data

✅ Ask follow-ups without re-Googling 10x

It’s not just “search.” It’s like having a research assistant who reads the internet and gives you a digestible answer.

🔗 Try it here → https://www.perplexity.ai/

🏁 Start Your Millionaire Move

Each week, I challenge you to take one income-building action.

✅ Design your first colouring book on Canva

✅ Join a new mastermind or networking event

✅ Look at three AI tools you haven’t tried yet

Remember:

Your first million doesn’t show up overnight.

It’s built brick by brick — move by move.

📲 Follow my journey and learn daily across all socials → linktr.ee/ariddoch

Till next time,

Alan

Creator of THE FIRST MILLION

📌 Disclaimer:

Everything shared in The First Million newsletter is based on my personal experiences, opinions, and strategies that have worked for me. It is not legal, financial, or investment advice. Always do your own research and speak with qualified professionals before making any financial decisions. You are responsible for your own money.