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Y Combinator Cast

04/01/22

@ Y Combinator

It's not about which to-do list software you choose; the key is to adopt one and use it effectively.

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YC

How Future Billionaires Get Sh*t Done

@ Y Combinator

04/01/22

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Michael Seibel

04/01/22

@ Y Combinator

To maximize productivity, it's crucial to prioritize your to-do list over being driven by emails and meetings.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

04/01/22

@ Y Combinator

Notebooks are great for capturing ideas, but a well-managed to-do list is essential for productivity.

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Adora Cheung

09/13/19

@ Y Combinator

It's important to select the right tasks and not try to do everything at once; doing too many things can hinder progress and make it hard to show results week to week.

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Sam Altman

02/11/17

@ Y Combinator

I prefer using pen and paper for my to-do list because it works better for my brain and workflow compared to digital formats.

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Jessica Livingston

05/04/17

@ Y Combinator

Focus is essential; it's easy to waste time on the wrong things in a startup, so prioritize the one optimal task over the many less important ones.

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Kevin Hale

03/25/17

@ Y Combinator

Use simple tools like to-do lists to manage projects and hold employees accountable, allowing them to set their own performance standards.

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Sam Altman

11/09/18

@ Y Combinator

My productivity system is built on three key pillars: ensure important tasks are completed, avoid wasting time on trivial matters, and make extensive lists.

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Michael Seibel

11/29/18

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial not to let hijack users dictate the product roadmap; focusing on solving one problem well is more effective than trying to please every user that comes along.

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Jean Lee

01/03/24

@ EO

To achieve simplicity, it's crucial to ruthlessly prioritize a few core offerings rather than trying to excel at multiple tasks.