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Diane Greene

08/09/17

@ Y Combinator

In a race, each mark is a milestone where you must evaluate your progress and adjust your strategy accordingly.

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Diane Greene's Advice for Founders

@ Y Combinator

08/09/17

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David Goggins

01/01/19

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You need to take time to reset your tactical advantage and assess where you are in your journey.

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Diane Greene

08/09/17

@ Y Combinator

When making decisions, be prepared to act quickly as circumstances change; the race won't wait for you.

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Jordan Peterson

11/02/17

@ Jocko Podcast

It's important to formulate a plan and implement it for a period before reassessing. This helps you understand your progress and adjust your goals as needed.

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Diane Greene

08/09/17

@ Y Combinator

Building a company is akin to racing a sailboat; you need a plan and the ability to re-evaluate it in real time as new information arises.

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Richard W. Hamming

08/26/12

@ securitylectures

The race is not always to the swiftest; what matters is working on the right problem at the right time in the right way.

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Drew Houston

02/24/17

@ Y Combinator

In the startup journey, you're constantly on a treadmill, needing to improve daily while managing new challenges.

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Nate Blecharczyk

10/26/13

@ Y Combinator

Reflecting on our journey, I emphasize that perseverance is crucial; every experience is a building block towards success, and pacing yourself is key to not quitting too early.

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Adora Cheung

08/01/19

@ Y Combinator

Metrics and goals are only useful if leveraged as motivational tools; create a visual representation of your growth targets and update it regularly to keep your focus.

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Jeff Weinstein

07/11/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

It's crucial to focus on momentum and make each step manageable, which builds trust within the team and encourages them to take more risks as they see success in metrics.