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Paul Buchheit

07/31/14

@ Y Combinator

Redefining success to include learning something interesting ensures that I always succeed, even if the startup itself doesn't.

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Paul Buchheit

@ Y Combinator

07/31/14

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Sam Altman

11/09/24

@ Y Combinator

I learned a lot from my early experiences, even though my first company didn't succeed. The rate of learning in startups is incredibly high.

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Will Ahmed

05/20/25

@ Chris Williamson

People often learn more from their unique successes than from failures, and understanding what you're trying to achieve is key to growth.

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Justin Kan

11/03/18

@ Y Combinator

Maximizing your speed of learning is a key reason to join a startup, as you'll gain valuable experiences whether the company succeeds or fails.

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Justin Kan Cast

05/27/21

@ Justin Kan

Even without the successful outcome, the startup journey has been a tremendous learning opportunity, allowing me to access insights from top professionals in various fields.

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Justin Kan

11/03/18

@ Y Combinator

It's important to put yourself in positions that maximize your personal rate of growth and learning, regardless of whether that's at a startup or not.

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Chris Bumstead

10/15/24

@ Chris Williamson

My definition of success has evolved; it's about who I want to become through challenges, not just the outcomes.

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Chris Williamson Cast

04/01/25

@ Chris Williamson

Every failure is a learning experience; as long as you learn from it and iterate quickly, it contributes to your growth and eventual success.

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Adora Cheung

07/31/14

@ Y Combinator

I believe that perseverance is key in startups; you only fail if you stop trying, and it's important to learn from setbacks without letting them overwhelm you.

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Emmett Shear

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

The startup journey is filled with excitement and pain, and it's essential to learn from each experience to eventually find success.