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MrBeast

06/27/23

@ Colin and Samir

I say yes to collaborations where I see genuine effort and originality; I turn down low-effort projects.

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A Brutally Honest Conversation with MrBeast

@ Colin and Samir

A Brutally Honest Conversation with MrBeast

06/27/23

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Jeff Bezos

12/15/23

@ Lex Fridman

When I come up with an idea, I acknowledge that it will face objections, but I encourage collaboration to refine it into a fully formed concept.

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Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

I prefer to work on lower-budget films because it fosters creativity and gives me more freedom to innovate without external pressures.

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Chris Bumstead

10/15/24

@ Chris Williamson

In my professional life, I initially said yes to many opportunities, but I learned to prioritize authenticity and only engage with things I truly care about.

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Jack Ma

02/04/15

@ World Economic Forum

When the government approaches me for projects, I often decline but offer to connect them with others who can help, maintaining a professional distance while still being supportive.

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Seth Godin

10/30/24

@ Chase Jarvis

Creative work often requires creating conditions for empathy and tension, which can lead to people saying yes to our ideas.

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Y Combinator Cast

11/01/17

@ Y Combinator

My creative process involves removing obstacles to finishing videos, as collaboration often complicates and dilutes ideas, making it harder to complete projects.

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Joe Lonsdale

04/12/25

@ Joe Lonsdale

I prefer to hire for talent, ambition, and hard work rather than just expertise, especially when building something new.

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Sachin Kansal

06/01/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

I prefer engineers who can co-create and collaborate without needing a detailed PRD to start a project.

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Steve Goss

09/22/19

@ tonebase Guitar

I often see each project as an opportunity to explore a new style of music, which keeps my work fresh and engaging.