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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.

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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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DC

Dalton Caldwell

07/12/19

@ Y Combinator

Many founders mistakenly believe they are being productive by engaging with startup discussions, but this often leads to no real progress in building their product.

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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.

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Tracy Young

06/12/19

@ Y Combinator

Prioritization is key; many founders get caught up in meetings and tasks that don't actually move the startup forward, so it's important to focus on what truly matters.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

12/27/24

@ Y Combinator

It's essential for founders to focus on creating something that people genuinely want, rather than getting sidetracked by other operational challenges.

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Dalton Caldwell

01/06/22

@ Y Combinator

Avoid the trap of extrinsic motivation, which may help you achieve short-term goals but is not sustainable for long-term success in startups.

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Tracy Young

06/12/19

@ Y Combinator

To manage work-life balance in a high-paced startup, I focus on the outcomes we create rather than just the hours worked.

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Paul Buchheit

07/31/14

@ Y Combinator

It's a mistake to sacrifice your life for a startup you don't care about in pursuit of an external success that may never come.

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Paul Graham

03/19/17

@ Y Combinator

Young founders often go through the motions of starting a startup without focusing on the essential task of making something people want.

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Blake Scholl

02/15/25

@ Y Combinator

Startups are inherently difficult, and every founder will face moments of self-doubt. It's better to work on something significant, even if it feels daunting.