Proof of Usefulness Report

Not Taught in School

Analysis completed on 3/12/2026

+102

Proof of Usefulness Score

Gaining Momentum

Not Taught in School addresses a valid niche (summarizing books for high achievers) but provides a very weak submission. Claims like 'everyone' for audience reach and 'most people have used my product' for traction are highly unrealistic and unsubstantiated. With empty data fields for active users and confusing financial metrics ('all time marketcap: 50000'), the project receives a low quality factor across most criteria, resulting in a score reflecting minimal verifiable traction.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+50

Audience Reach Impact+10

Technical Innovation+15

Evidence Of Traction+12.5

Market Timing Relevance+30

Functional Completeness+2.5

Subtotal+120

Usefulness Multiplierx0.85

Final Score+102

Project Details

Project URL

nottaughtinschool.com

Description

Not Taught in School is a blog dedicated to learning. But not learning just any stuff, learning what has been written by the highly achievers, the 1%, those who change the world. The blog is a compilation of animated book reviews ranging from topics like sales, personal development, entrepreneurship and even AI. With an ever growing library, Not Taught in School is rapidly becoming a place to get inspired and mentored by the best minds in the planet.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position

Growing utility with room for optimization

User Engagement

Documented reach suggests active user community

Technical Stack

Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline