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Paul Buchheit

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

I realized I needed to stop and reflect on my investment decisions to identify patterns that led to favorable or unfavorable outcomes, aiming to improve my future investments.

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Paul Buchheit - Startup Investor School Day 2

@ Y Combinator

Paul Buchheit - Startup Investor School Day 2

03/07/18

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Paul Buchheit

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Investing in areas I know well can be tricky; I often find that I need to unlearn my assumptions to avoid missing out on good opportunities.

Dalton Caldwell

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

To iterate on our investment process, we meticulously track our funding decisions and outcomes, learning from both successes and failures to improve future investments.

Paul Buchheit

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

It's important to learn from past mistakes while also being cautious not to let those experiences overly influence future investment decisions.

Sam Altman

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It's crucial to step back and evaluate whether I'm working on the right things and if my efforts are aligned with my goals.

Paul Buchheit

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Most investments won't succeed, and it's easy to overthink and miss good opportunities; I try not to let past failures cloud my judgment.

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Peter Singlehurst

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I would love to have more time to invest in every decision I make regarding investments.

Ken Griffin

05/01/25

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

Legendary investors recognize their advantages and act decisively, while also being able to move on from mistakes without emotional attachment, viewing losses as learning experiences.

Ken Griffin

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Being a successful investor involves overcoming emotional biases and making rational decisions, often aided by colleagues who provide critical perspectives.