This discusses how an ordinary person can seize opportunities for rapid class ascension: find and connect with those who have a PMF (Product-Market Fit) with you!

If you have a specific problem and the other party already has a mature solution, as soon as you approach them, things will progress. Their help, whether it's a nudge in thought or assistance in resources, is a significant leap forward for you.

That is the most typical person who has a PMF with you.

To put it more directly: that is your benefactor! Their small effort can lead to your substantial progress. Why not seize this opportunity?

However, there is actually a question here:

In some scenarios, the person across from you is someone who has a PMF with you, and they can easily solve a certain problem of yours, but you do not have a PMF with them. This creates a structural asymmetry. So, what should you do at this moment?

Earlier, @Svwang1 mentioned that PMF does not require deliberately maintaining relationships, but rather focusing on valuable people.

But my question is: how do you establish a connection with a PMF that is structurally unequal at this moment? If the relationship is not equal, with one person clearly "needing" and the other clearly "replaceable," what should you do?

I propose my thoughts:

Path 1️⃣: Accept that you are the "paying party / learning party": This is the cleanest, lowest risk, and least psychologically burdensome path. You use money, resources, or clear returns to exchange for their time, ability, and judgment.

For example: I have encountered many people who message me daily with various problems. I know that by replying to some of these messages, I can help them avoid many detours. However, this involves a lot of energy and risk costs. Generally speaking, if I don't have enough energy, I can't respond adequately. But some people are very smart; they come forward and offer a few thousand dollars as a tip, which completely changes the situation. This isn't about my submission to money, but rather that you first recognize that the other person is extraordinary, and only then are you willing to share something.

So I think most ordinary people get stuck here because they want to take advantage of PMF without being willing to invest, or even refuse to acknowledge their disadvantaged position, which naturally leads to no achievements.

Path 2️⃣: Quickly "transform yourself into PMF"

This is the most difficult but also the most leveraged path.

Where does the other person lack a "problem-solver who can easily help"? Can you become their tool → collaborator in a small and specific scenario? I believe this can be solved through repeated reflection, even if it's very small.

For example:

I remember a creator on X who turned many of my content pieces that I thought were good into mind maps and blogs, and actively helped me spread them to many communities. The key point is: after sending it out, it had a great effect, and they would casually message me:

"I’ve organized your viewpoint into a shareable version; here’s the link, feel free to use it anytime."

See? This isn't flattery; it's neither servile nor arrogant, making the original thought easier for the market to understand.

On the other hand, those who are not smart leave comments on X every day, flattering you, saying, "Boss, please pay attention to me; I will support you for life!" This is the cheapest and easiest form of investment, completely useless.

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