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Jean Lee

01/03/24

@ EO

I recommend that even if you're good at many things, choose one thing to be known for, as it helps in establishing your personal brand.

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Advice from the Top 1% of Software Engineer | Exaltitude Jean Lee

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Advice from the Top 1% of Software Engineer | Exaltitude Jean Lee

01/03/24

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Will Ahmed

05/20/25

@ Chris Williamson

You should focus on one or two main pursuits to avoid spreading yourself too thin and not excelling at anything.

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Amanda Tyler

05/30/25

@ a16z crypto

My advice to founders is to build your profile as a domain expert rather than as a brand shiller, which can come off as cringe-worthy.

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Robert Greene

10/09/22

@ Lewis Howes

It's important to balance exploring various interests with the commitment to mastering a single skill, especially when starting out.

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Raj Shamani

10/07/23

@ Nikhil Kamath

When starting a new brand, being a big fish in a small pond is better than being a small fish in the sea; focus on a niche market.

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Joe Lonsdale

04/26/24

@ My First Million

You should focus on finding one strong reason to drive your startup, rather than spreading yourself thin with multiple weak reasons.

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Seth Godin

12/08/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

To build a brand, you must stand for something and clearly communicate what you don't do, which helps differentiate you in a crowded market.

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Ashley Wong

09/18/18

@ Y Combinator

The best decision I made in my first year was focusing on building a strong brand, which helped establish credibility and attract customers.

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Garry Tan

09/20/18

@ Y Combinator

If you find someone who excels in multiple areas, make them a co-founder, but only if you've known them for a while.

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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.