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Joe Lonsdale

04/26/24

@ My First Million

You can learn a lot from being surrounded by people who are better than you, as it challenges you to improve.

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From PayPal Intern to Starting 4x Billion-Dollar Companies | Joe Lonsdale Interview

@ My First Million

From PayPal Intern to Starting 4x Billion-Dollar Companies | Joe Lonsdale Interview

04/26/24

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Joe Lonsdale

04/26/24

@ My First Million

You can learn a lot from being surrounded by people who are better than you, as it challenges you to improve.

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Sam Altman

11/09/18

@ Y Combinator

Surrounding yourself with ambitious people can significantly shift your perspective and drive you to be more inquisitive.

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David Goggins

01/01/19

@ Rich Roll

It's crucial to surround yourself with people who push you to be better and hold you accountable for your goals.

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Y Combinator Cast

12/05/24

@ Y Combinator

Surrounding yourself with positive, ambitious peers can significantly influence your mindset and decisions, shaping your identity and aspirations.

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Alexandra

09/18/18

@ Y Combinator

Find your tribe; surround yourself with people who are smarter than you and willing to help, as they can provide invaluable support during challenges.

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Ken Griffin

05/01/25

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

Mentorship is crucial; building relationships with those who can teach you is essential for growth, and one should seek environments where they can learn from others.

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Joe Lonsdale

04/26/24

@ My First Million

You should focus on what you're good at and find others who excel in areas where you are not, to learn and grow together.

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Patrick Collison

11/05/15

@ Greylock

I believe that surrounding yourself with people doing interesting things is crucial, as they will talk about what they find interesting, which is a good signal for success.

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Neri Oxman

09/02/23

@ Lex Fridman

To foster creativity, I seek discomfort by surrounding myself with people who are more intelligent than I am.