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YC

Y Combinator Cast

04/01/22

@ Y Combinator

To be productive, founders need to clear out distractions and protect their time aggressively, as the world will otherwise steal their energy.

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YC

How Future Billionaires Get Sh*t Done

@ Y Combinator

04/01/22

Related Takeaways

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Sam Altman

03/18/17

@ Y Combinator

Founders must focus on a few key priorities each day and learn to say no to distractions to ensure effective execution.

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Sam Altman

05/02/17

@ Y Combinator

Maintaining focus is critical for success. Founders should resist distractions and avoid getting sidetracked by external opportunities that do not align with their core mission.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

10/07/23

@ Y Combinator

The most productive founders do not focus on productivity tools but are willing to make hard decisions about how they spend their time.

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Michael Seibel

04/01/22

@ Y Combinator

For many founders, the most productive work happens later in the day when distractions are minimized.

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Elad Gil

10/18/18

@ Y Combinator

Founders should avoid distractions and prioritize whether people are buying their product and at what scale.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

12/27/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders should take the time to breathe, think, and set clear goals for the year, channeling their energy into achieving those objectives.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

04/01/22

@ Y Combinator

Future billionaires focus on getting things done efficiently while avoiding distractions and time-wasting activities.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

12/27/24

@ Y Combinator

It's essential for founders to focus on creating something that people genuinely want, rather than getting sidetracked by other operational challenges.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

01/27/22

@ Y Combinator

Successful founders are those who can consistently engage in focused work, which is a key differentiator in their performance.