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YC

Y Combinator Cast

01/27/22

@ Y Combinator

Discipline in execution is often mistaken for genius; many successful founders are simply better at avoiding distractions and focusing on their work.

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YC

Simple Products That Became Big Companies – Dalton Caldwell and Michael Seibel

@ Y Combinator

Simple Products That Became Big Companies – Dalton Caldwell and Michael Seibel

01/27/22

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YC

Y Combinator Cast

01/27/22

@ Y Combinator

The best founders demonstrate discipline by consistently doing the right thing, even when not pressured by external circumstances.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

01/27/22

@ Y Combinator

Successful founders are those who can consistently engage in focused work, which is a key differentiator in their performance.

SA

Sam Altman

03/18/17

@ Y Combinator

Founders must focus on a few key priorities each day and learn to say no to distractions to ensure effective execution.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/03/22

@ Y Combinator

Good founders excel at identifying when they need to overthink versus when to take action; most of the work lies in executing rather than over-optimizing.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/09/18

@ Y Combinator

The best founders are extremely focused and persistent, often trying different approaches until they succeed.

SA

Sam Altman

05/02/17

@ Y Combinator

Maintaining focus is critical for success. Founders should resist distractions and avoid getting sidetracked by external opportunities that do not align with their core mission.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

10/07/23

@ Y Combinator

The most productive founders do not focus on productivity tools but are willing to make hard decisions about how they spend their time.

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Michael Seibel

04/01/22

@ Y Combinator

For many founders, the most productive work happens later in the day when distractions are minimized.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

12/27/24

@ Y Combinator

It's important for founders to give themselves permission to not excel at everything and to focus on what truly drives their business forward.