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Diane Greene

08/09/17

@ Y Combinator

Give your all to your goals, not just to win, but out of respect for the process and the joy of building something meaningful.

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Diane Greene's Advice for Founders

@ Y Combinator

08/09/17

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Vlad Tenev

05/24/24

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

I believe in enjoying the process of building and not just focusing on the outcomes, as fulfillment comes from the journey itself.

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Chris Bumstead

07/11/23

@ Chris Williamson

Winning is not just about the trophy; it's about the journey and the effort put in every day leading up to the competition.

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Ben Silbermann

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

It's important to build something you believe in; if you're going to commit to a long journey, at least build something you really love to avoid burnout.

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Y Combinator Cast

01/03/17

@ Y Combinator

Don't rest on your laurels; always strive to build something meaningful and avoid complacency after achieving initial success.

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Danae Ringelmann

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

Building something meaningful and important will naturally lead to growth and success, rather than just chasing quick wins.

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Aadit Palicha

04/18/25

@ Y Combinator

The end goal should not be to build so I can make XYZ; it should be to have the opportunity to wake up in the morning and build again.

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Andrew Huberman

10/07/20

@ Lewis Howes

The key to sustaining effort in any process is to reward the effort itself, especially during challenging moments, rather than just the outcomes.

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Andrew Huberman

07/20/20

@ Rich Roll

Falling in love with the process of achieving goals means pushing through discomfort and focusing on daily efforts and small wins rather than just abstract goals.

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Richard W. Hamming

08/26/12

@ securitylectures

Strive for excellence in whatever you do; while not everything is worth doing well, aiming for high standards will provide unity in your work.