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Paul Buchheit

07/31/14

@ Y Combinator

Defaults are powerful; I try to keep certain principles top of mind to guide me when I'm confused or doubtful.

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Paul Buchheit

@ Y Combinator

07/31/14

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Neal Mohan

10/31/23

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

Principles are crucial for decision-making, especially when faced with tough choices. For instance, we uphold freedom of speech while also enforcing rules against hate speech and harassment.

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Leonard Susskind

12/07/18

@ Y Combinator

I spent a lot of time thinking about conflicts of principle, where things were not fitting together properly, and concluded that sometimes you have to change things or break the mold a little bit.

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Naval Ravikant

10/29/15

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The principles of psychology can be used for good or ill; it's important to maintain honesty in your interactions.

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Jessica Livingston

06/27/24

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I believe that treating people the way I want to be treated is a fundamental life lesson that is powerful and important.

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Reid Hoffman

11/05/14

@ YC Root Access

I look for both flexibility and persistence in interactions, where I have conviction in my ideas but also listen and adapt to others' concerns.

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Khalid Meniri

04/13/25

@ EO

Every decision I make comes with doubt, but I have a stubborn persona that keeps me focused on my vision and delivery.

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Andrew Mason

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

Values are the principles you adhere to in your company, and having the courage to stick to them is essential for long-term success.

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Drew Houston

02/24/17

@ Y Combinator

Healthy paranoia is essential; regularly reflect on what you wish you had done differently in the past to guide your future decisions.

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Richard W. Hamming

08/26/12

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It's essential to focus on the bigger picture and understand the fundamentals, even if they may change over time.