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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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Startup Experts Reveal Their Top Productivity Advice

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Startup Experts Reveal Their Top Productivity Advice

10/07/23

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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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Michael Seibel

05/07/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders should be proactive in making tough decisions to steer their startups towards profitability, rather than relying on external pressures or advice.

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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.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/03/22

@ Y Combinator

Good founders excel at identifying when they need to overthink versus when to take action; most of the work lies in executing rather than over-optimizing.

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Ron Conway

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

The best founders are not in it for the money; they focus on making a great product, and their company's success is a byproduct of that dedication.

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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.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

12/27/24

@ Y Combinator

It's important for founders to give themselves permission to not excel at everything and to focus on what truly drives their business forward.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/09/18

@ Y Combinator

The best founders are extremely focused and persistent, often trying different approaches until they succeed.

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.