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Richard W. Hamming

08/26/12

@ securitylectures

Style is crucial in problem-solving; you must work on the right problem at the right time in the right way to succeed.

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Hamming, "You and Your Research" (June 6, 1995)

@ securitylectures

Hamming, "You and Your Research" (June 6, 1995)

08/26/12

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Demis Hassabis

04/25/25

@ Queens' College Cambridge

Timing is critical when tackling problems; you want to be ahead of the field but not so far ahead that your ideas are irrelevant.

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Richard W. Hamming

08/26/12

@ securitylectures

It's not just what you do, but how you do it that matters; style can make a significant difference in your work.

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David Senra

12/17/24

@ Chris Williamson

Problems are just opportunities in work clothes; the best companies are effective problem-solving machines.

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Bob McGrew

05/28/25

@ Joe Lonsdale

Focusing on first principles is crucial; understanding the actual problem we are trying to solve allows for more tactical and effective solutions.

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Dalton Caldwell

12/27/24

@ Y Combinator

Focusing on the right problems is essential for startup success; when things don't go well, it's often because we weren't focused on the right issues.

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Rory Sutherland

01/23/24

@ Chris Williamson

Rory suggests that the psychological aspects of problem-solving can be just as important as technological solutions.

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Ammon Bartram

05/18/17

@ Y Combinator

Practicing coding under stress is crucial, as solving problems in a limited time frame differs significantly from working on them over a longer period.

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Y Combinator Cast

12/27/24

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Ultimately, focusing on the right problems is key to winning in the startup world.

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Alfred Lin

07/31/14

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Solving a hard problem and making it your core competency is crucial for success in business.