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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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Think Fast, Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

Think Fast, Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

12/05/14

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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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Matt Hackett

11/01/17

@ Y Combinator

When seeking advice, be specific about what you need to respect others' time and increase your chances of getting help.

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David Deutsch

01/31/22

@ Dwarkesh Patel

The relationship between advice-giver and advisee can be problematic, as it often involves authority, which can lead to poor decision-making.

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Jordan Peterson

08/19/22

@ Lex Fridman

I believe that the intent behind a question influences the quality of the answers I receive, guiding me towards better insights.

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Paul Graham

03/19/17

@ Y Combinator

One of the advantages of having kids is that when you give advice to people, you can ask yourself what you would tell your own kids, which really focuses you.

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Harrison Chase

05/07/25

@ Sequoia Capital

Having a human in the loop improves results by allowing agents to ask clarifying questions, leading to better outcomes than relying solely on initial prompts.

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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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Eric Migicovsky

07/26/19

@ Y Combinator

Steer conversations away from hypotheticals and back to specific user experiences to gather useful insights.

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Y Combinator Cast

02/03/22

@ Y Combinator

Asking friends for advice is often less effective than conducting your own research, especially for young founders who may share similar limited experiences.