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Y Combinator Cast

11/01/17

@ Y Combinator

A single impactful conversation with an advisor can provide insights that general principles from books cannot, especially in nuanced environments.

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Casey Neistat and Matt Hackett on Live Video's Struggle for Interestingness

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Casey Neistat and Matt Hackett on Live Video's Struggle for Interestingness

11/01/17

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Matt Abrahams

12/05/14

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

Asking someone for advice can change the dynamic of the conversation, leading to richer and more detailed information from them.

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Michael Seibel

11/29/18

@ Y Combinator

In college, peer advice can shift from being helpful to misleading, as peers may not have the knowledge about the diverse career paths available.

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Naval Ravikant

10/29/15

@ Tim Ferriss

Books can provide insights into happiness, relationships, and personal values that are often overlooked in traditional education.

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Naval Ravikant

10/29/15

@ Tim Ferriss

Books can provide valuable insights into human behavior and relationships, enhancing your understanding of social dynamics.

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Naval Ravikant

10/29/15

@ Tim Ferriss

Books can provide valuable insights into human behavior and relationships, enhancing your understanding of social dynamics.

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Naval Ravikant

10/29/15

@ Tim Ferriss

Books can serve as a source of wisdom and guidance in navigating life's complexities.

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Naval Ravikant

10/29/15

@ Tim Ferriss

Books can serve as a source of wisdom and guidance in navigating life's complexities.

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Naval Ravikant

10/29/15

@ Tim Ferriss

I encourage everyone to share the one book that has had the greatest influence on their life, as personal insights can be incredibly valuable.

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Douglas Murray

03/31/25

@ Lex Fridman

In the end, it's just you sitting down talking to a world leader; everyone can give advice, but only a few have actually done it.