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Morgan DeBaun

08/03/17

@ Y Combinator

Don't ask for permission or wait for someone to tell you it's okay to pursue your goals; embrace your potential and take action.

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Morgan DeBaun on Reaching 20M Millennials - With Kat Manalac at the Female Founders Conference

@ Y Combinator

Morgan DeBaun on Reaching 20M Millennials - With Kat Manalac at the Female Founders Conference

08/03/17

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Garry Tan

06/13/25

@ Garry Tan

Don't wait for a meltdown to realize your potential; start now by claiming the traits you've been avoiding or admiring from afar.

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Ryan Petersen

08/30/18

@ Y Combinator

Don't wait for investors to give you permission to start a business; find ways to generate revenue independently and build credibility.

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Sequoia Capital Cast

12/05/24

@ Sequoia Capital

If you have an idea, pursue it independently without seeking validation from others, as the experience of creating something can be incredibly rewarding, regardless of the outcome.

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Sam Altman

09/28/16

@ Y Combinator

Young people should not fear asking for what they want, even if they face rejection. Being aggressive in pursuing opportunities is an important trait for entrepreneurs.

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Olga Vidisheva

02/24/15

@ Y Combinator

Make your own path; it's okay not to have a technical co-founder and to figure things out differently.

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Dr. Anna Lembke

08/16/21

@ Andrew Huberman

Finding your passion shouldn't be about waiting for the perfect opportunity; instead, look around and see what needs to be done in your immediate environment.

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Naval Ravikant

04/01/25

@ Chris Williamson

When you find the right opportunity, be optimistic and commit fully to it; don't settle for the first option or person you encounter.

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Theodoric Chew

04/21/25

@ EO

I believe in simply doing; one does not need to have all the knowledge or skills at any point in time to start; experience comes from taking action.

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Elon Musk

09/16/16

@ Y Combinator

When making decisions that others deem crazy, it's important to feel the fear but let the significance of the goal drive you to act anyway.