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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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A Brutally Honest Conversation with MrBeast

@ Colin and Samir

A Brutally Honest Conversation with MrBeast

06/27/23

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MrBeast

06/27/23

@ Colin and Samir

I realized that I can have more complicated challenges in my videos, and people can still easily follow along as long as they pay attention.

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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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Eric Simons

03/13/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

When documents become too complex, people tend to gloss over them, so it's better to keep them simple to ensure everyone is on the same page.

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Kevin Hale

09/07/19

@ Y Combinator

A good test for clarity is whether I can explain the product in a simple sentence that my mom would understand, avoiding jargon and complexity.

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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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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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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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Luis von Ahn

12/01/23

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

To truly understand something, you must be able to explain it simply, a lesson I learned during my PhD that has shaped my approach to teaching and communication.

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Naval Ravikant

04/01/25

@ Chris Williamson

Using complex language to explain simple concepts often reveals either a desire to impress or a lack of understanding of the subject.