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Paul Graham

03/19/17

@ Y Combinator

Starting a startup is similar to having kids; it changes your life irrevocably and comes with significant opportunity costs.

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Before the Startup with Paul Graham (How to Start a Startup 2014: Lecture 3)

@ Y Combinator

Before the Startup with Paul Graham (How to Start a Startup 2014: Lecture 3)

03/19/17

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Paul Graham

03/19/17

@ Y Combinator

If you start a startup, it will take over your life to a degree that you cannot imagine, and if it succeeds, it will dominate your life for years.

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Jessica Livingston

05/04/17

@ Y Combinator

It's generally easier to start a startup before having kids; the demands of parenting can pull you in a different direction than your startup does.

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Paul Graham

03/19/17

@ Y Combinator

Starting a startup is really hard, and you can't predict how tough and ambitious you will become through the process.

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Jessica Livingston

05/04/17

@ Y Combinator

If you have a choice, consider starting your startup before having kids, as it can be significantly easier than managing both responsibilities simultaneously.

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Dalton Caldwell

03/22/24

@ Y Combinator

The startup journey is inherently high-risk and requires a commitment to solving real problems, rather than just analyzing market potential.

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Shana Fisher

06/20/14

@ Y Combinator

Startups are challenging, and if you're going to embark on this journey, you need to be fully committed and passionate about your vision.

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Emmett Shear

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

The startup journey is filled with excitement and pain, and it's essential to learn from each experience to eventually find success.

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Adora Cheung

02/24/15

@ Y Combinator

Building and running a startup is a long and daunting journey, but it can be enjoyable as you create memories and make a significant impact.

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Paul Graham

03/19/17

@ Y Combinator

If you start a startup at 20 and it is successful, you will miss out on experiences that are valuable for personal growth.