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Joe Lonsdale

04/26/24

@ My First Million

If you think you have multiple reasons for doing something, it often means you haven't identified a strong reason yet.

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From PayPal Intern to Starting 4x Billion-Dollar Companies | Joe Lonsdale Interview

@ My First Million

From PayPal Intern to Starting 4x Billion-Dollar Companies | Joe Lonsdale Interview

04/26/24

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Joe Lonsdale

04/26/24

@ My First Million

You should focus on finding one strong reason to drive your startup, rather than spreading yourself thin with multiple weak reasons.

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Rahul Vohra

03/23/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

The Single Decisive Reason framework helps in making better decisions by focusing on one strong reason rather than a collection of weak justifications.

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Y Combinator Cast

04/18/24

@ Y Combinator

If you find yourself lacking strong opinions about what to work on or your views align closely with the average person's, it may be a sign that you shouldn't fully trust your gut.

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Danae Ringelmann

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

To clarify your 'why', use the '5 Whys' exercise: keep asking 'why' until you reach a fundamental belief that drives your mission.

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Danae Ringelmann

05/06/17

@ Y Combinator

To gain clarity on your 'why', use the '5 Whys' exercise: keep asking 'why' until you reach a core belief that drives your mission.

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Naval Ravikant

06/05/19

@ PowerfulJRE

You should prioritize actions that are fulfilling in themselves, rather than seeking ulterior motives that may not materialize.

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Avni Patel Thompson

09/22/17

@ Y Combinator

When you're starting out, ask yourself if it's passion, curiosity, or frustration driving you.

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Dalton Caldwell

01/06/22

@ Y Combinator

When you have something working, it can be motivating in itself, even if you weren't initially passionate about it.

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Raaz Herzberg

11/17/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

When something feels too complex, it often indicates that it's not the right solution; sometimes you need to take a step back to find a simpler approach.