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Sam Altman

11/09/18

@ Y Combinator

It's essential to be brutally honest with yourself about which projects are actually working and which ones you're just convincing yourself are successful.

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Sam Altman on Choosing Projects, Creating Value, and Finding Purpose

@ Y Combinator

Sam Altman on Choosing Projects, Creating Value, and Finding Purpose

11/09/18

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Adora Cheung

08/01/19

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial to be honest about your startup's current status and to regularly fill out your primary metric and goals to maintain accountability and track progress effectively.

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Sam Altman

11/09/18

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial to step back and evaluate whether I'm working on the right things and if my efforts are aligned with my goals.

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Y Combinator Cast

02/13/25

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial for founders to be honest with themselves about their spending and revenue expectations, as unrealistic assumptions can lead to financial failure.

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Kirsty Nathoo

08/22/19

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial to be honest about your burn rate; misrepresenting it only leads to self-deception about your financial situation.

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Dalton Caldwell

08/30/19

@ Y Combinator

Founders often know when their idea isn't working but may try to maintain a facade of success; if you can't convince yourself, it's a good time to pivot.

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Ron Conway

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

Being honest with yourself about your product's performance is vital. Your team often knows the truth before you do, and addressing issues together can boost morale.

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Garry Tan

06/08/23

@ Y Combinator

Avoiding the truth about your startup's situation can lead to failure; if you lie to yourself, you will ultimately lie to others.

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Dalton Caldwell

08/30/19

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial to assess your strengths and weaknesses honestly when searching for a new idea to pivot to, ensuring you play to your strengths.

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Kevin Hale

07/03/19

@ Y Combinator

When gauging product-market fit, if you have to ask whether you've achieved it, you likely haven't. It's crucial to be honest about your startup's performance and growth potential.