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Michael Seibel

11/29/18

@ Y Combinator

Be cautious about taking advice from biased individuals, as many young people fail to recognize the biases in the advice they receive.

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Why Should I Start a Startup? by Michael Seibel

@ Y Combinator

Why Should I Start a Startup? by Michael Seibel

11/29/18

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Michael Seibel

11/29/18

@ Y Combinator

Understand the biases of those giving you career advice, especially from big companies, which may have ulterior motives in attracting talent.

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Michael Seibel

11/29/18

@ Y Combinator

Many people tend to seek advice that confirms their existing beliefs, which can lead to poor decision-making regarding their careers.

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Rick Rubin

01/16/23

@ Andrew Huberman

The advice you receive from others is based on their experiences, which may not apply to your situation; it's hard enough to figure out what's right for ourselves.

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Y Combinator Cast

03/09/18

@ Y Combinator

Bad advice from well-known investors can mislead entrepreneurs; it's better to admit uncertainty and direct them to someone more knowledgeable than to provide incorrect guidance.

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Y Combinator Cast

02/03/22

@ Y Combinator

It's important to conduct your own research rather than relying solely on expert opinions, as experts can be biased based on their limited experiences.

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Michael Seibel

11/29/18

@ Y Combinator

In college, peer advice can shift from being helpful to misleading, as peers may not have the knowledge about the diverse career paths available.

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Ben Silbermann

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

People will give you all kinds of advice, but you should assess it for yourself because the future is unwritten and they could be wrong.

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Vlad Tenev

05/21/25

@ Jay Shetty Podcast

Trusting experts blindly can be detrimental; it's essential to listen to them but not to accept everything they say without question.

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Y Combinator Cast

08/07/24

@ Y Combinator

It's often better to have no advice than to receive bad advice, as the latter can lead to misguided expectations and disappointment.