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Y Combinator Cast

12/05/24

@ Y Combinator

It's important to explicitly discuss and understand the worst-case scenarios of taking risks, as this can help alleviate fear and clarify your options.

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How To Make The Most Out of Your 20s

@ Y Combinator

12/05/24

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To minimize risks, focus on taking intelligent risks that can lead to multiple positive outcomes if successful.

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Having hard conversations about potential future issues in a relationship is crucial; it’s about understanding what happens if we hurt each other.

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Success is not just about what you want to achieve, but also about what you want to avoid; understanding your fears can guide your decisions.

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When making decisions that others deem crazy, it's important to feel the fear but let the significance of the goal drive you to act anyway.

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Building confidence in your ideas takes time, and it's important to manage expectations and not let fear dictate your decisions.

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Before starting any work, forecast the potential outcomes of your efforts. If the best-case scenario is not significant, reconsider whether the effort is worth pursuing.

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Harj Taggar

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Asking yourself 'What do I have to lose?' can help you assess whether you should start a startup by evaluating the worst-case scenario.

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Y Combinator Cast

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Fear can cloud judgment and lead to poor decision-making; it's important to recognize this and not let it hinder your progress as a founder.