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Michael Seibel

09/06/18

@ Y Combinator

Most hard ideas can be simplified into easier concepts by identifying and removing unnecessary complexities.

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Michael Seibel - Building Product

@ Y Combinator

09/06/18

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Raaz Herzberg

11/17/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

When something feels too complex, it often indicates that it's not the right solution; sometimes you need to take a step back to find a simpler approach.

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Sam Altman

09/25/24

@ David Perell

Clear communication stems from clear thinking; if you can distill your ideas to their essence, articulating them becomes much easier.

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Michael Seibel

09/06/18

@ Y Combinator

Understanding how to build ideas is a skill that develops over time, and easy ideas are built much faster than hard ones.

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John Ousterhout

04/09/25

@ The Pragmatic Engineer

Good software design helps manage complexity by either eliminating it or using modular design to hide it, allowing users to interact with simpler interfaces.

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Y Combinator Cast

10/13/17

@ Y Combinator

Using analogies can help clarify complex ideas and make them more relatable to the audience.

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MrBeast

06/27/23

@ Colin and Samir

I used to think that I needed to keep things simple for my audience, but after testing more complex ideas, I found that they understood them just fine.

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Sam Altman

08/30/18

@ Y Combinator

A product should be simple to explain and easy to understand; if you can't do that, it often indicates unclear thinking or a market need that isn't significant enough.

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Terence Tao

06/15/25

@ Lex Fridman

To solve a difficult math problem, first find a version that simplifies the problem by turning off most difficulties, focusing on just one at a time.

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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.