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Michael Paulson

03/23/25

@ Lex Fridman

It's crucial to invest time in understanding the work of others rather than starting from scratch, as it leads to a deeper understanding of the problem.

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ThePrimeagen: Programming, AI, ADHD, Productivity, Addiction, and God | Lex Fridman Podcast #461

@ Lex Fridman

ThePrimeagen: Programming, AI, ADHD, Productivity, Addiction, and God | Lex Fridman Podcast #461

03/23/25

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Michael Paulson

03/23/25

@ Lex Fridman

When learning new concepts, starting from scratch can be beneficial, but understanding existing systems is often more efficient.

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Adora Cheung

03/20/17

@ Y Combinator

When starting a startup, it's crucial to have dedicated time to immerse yourself in the idea and develop solutions to the problems you're trying to solve.

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Bob McGrew

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Focusing on first principles is crucial; understanding the actual problem we are trying to solve allows for more tactical and effective solutions.

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Michael Paulson

03/23/25

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I learned the importance of understanding existing code when I tried to rewrite a solution without realizing it was already effectively solved by someone else.

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Ezra Klein

05/28/25

@ David Perell

I believe the time spent grappling with a text is crucial for true understanding; shortcuts in knowledge acquisition can be misleading.

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Garry Tan

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It's essential for founders to engage deeply with design candidates, especially if they have spent significant time solving related problems themselves.

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Building expertise is essential when starting a startup; you need to develop your knowledge rather than rely solely on existing expertise.

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Raphael Schaad

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Learning by doing is essential; producing designs, even bad ones, helps you understand what works and what doesn't.

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Naval Ravikant

06/05/19

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It's more important to have a deep understanding of the basics rather than memorizing advanced concepts, as true understanding allows for practical application in real life.