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Mark Zuckerberg

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

In college, you have the amazing flexibility to explore different hobbies and projects, which most people take for granted.

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Mark Zuckerberg at Startup School 2012

@ Y Combinator

10/25/13

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Paul Graham

03/19/17

@ Y Combinator

There are things you can do in your early 20s that you cannot do as well before or after, like exploring projects on a whim.

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Michael Seibel

11/29/18

@ Y Combinator

Experimenting with projects during college can help you discover your passion and see if entrepreneurship is right for you.

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Tim Sweeney

04/30/25

@ Lex Fridman

The freedom and time available during youth are invaluable for learning and exploring various interests, which can lead to significant personal and professional development.

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Harj Taggar

03/26/21

@ Y Combinator

Projects you work on in your spare time can lead to great startup ideas. Many successful companies, like Facebook, began as projects during college or early careers.

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Robert Greene

10/09/22

@ Lewis Howes

It's important to balance exploring various interests with the commitment to mastering a single skill, especially when starting out.

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The Diary Of A CEO Cast

05/26/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

During lockdown, many people discovered new hobbies, highlighting the opportunity to learn skills outside of work.

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Elon Musk

12/31/21

@ Lex Clips

Explore various fields to discover what truly interests you; peripheral exploration is key to finding your passion.

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Y Combinator Cast

03/01/25

@ Y Combinator

Working on side projects while still employed allows you to hone your skills, gain experience, and understand the entire lifecycle of building something without fully committing to it.

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Steve Jobs

03/08/08

@ Stanford

After dropping out, I could stop taking required classes that didn't interest me and start attending classes that sparked my curiosity.