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Y Combinator Cast

10/07/23

@ Y Combinator

It's easy to get distracted by shiny objects and fun tasks instead of addressing the core issues that will truly move the needle for my business.

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Startup Experts Reveal Their Top Productivity Advice

@ Y Combinator

Startup Experts Reveal Their Top Productivity Advice

10/07/23

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YC

Y Combinator Cast

01/13/21

@ Y Combinator

Young startups often feel the urge to do everything at once, which can lead to distractions from their core mission.

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Sam Altman

03/18/17

@ Y Combinator

Getting distracted by PR without real results can lead to disaster; focus on actual growth instead.

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Suhail Doshi

09/12/18

@ Y Combinator

Founders often complicate things unnecessarily, leading to distractions from core metrics that truly matter for business success.

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Justin Kan

05/17/19

@ a16z

As a repeat entrepreneur, I find that while I can raise more money and attract talent, there are also many distractions that pull my attention.

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Sean Mitchell

05/04/18

@ Y Combinator

It's easy to get lost in the shuffle of running a company, so I remind myself to stay committed to the reason I started it in the first place.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

12/27/24

@ Y Combinator

During the Y Combinator batch, founders often become super focused on growth and scaling, but they can get distracted by numerous tasks that don't contribute to their core goals.

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Sam Altman

11/09/18

@ Y Combinator

It's easy to spend a decade being busy and stressed without making real progress, often getting caught up in urgent but unimportant tasks.

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Jessica Livingston

05/04/17

@ Y Combinator

Focus is essential; it's easy to waste time on the wrong things in a startup, so prioritize the one optimal task over the many less important ones.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

10/07/23

@ Y Combinator

Fake work is a dangerous trap for startup founders; it feels productive but doesn't lead to real progress, so I must stay focused on my actual goals.