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YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/03/22

@ Y Combinator

Don't overthink your startup decisions; focus on what's truly important and be willing to move on if something isn't working.

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YC

Elon Musk & The Midwit Meme – Dalton Caldwell and Michael Seibel

@ Y Combinator

Elon Musk & The Midwit Meme – Dalton Caldwell and Michael Seibel

03/03/22

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Jessica Livingston

05/04/17

@ Y Combinator

Focus is essential; it's easy to waste time on the wrong things in a startup, so prioritize the one optimal task over the many less important ones.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/03/22

@ Y Combinator

To succeed, ask yourself what you need to unlearn and focus on the essential aspects of your startup rather than getting bogged down in unnecessary details.

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Tracy Young

06/12/19

@ Y Combinator

Prioritization is key; many founders get caught up in meetings and tasks that don't actually move the startup forward, so it's important to focus on what truly matters.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

12/27/24

@ Y Combinator

Focusing on the right problems is crucial for startup success, and it's important to identify what truly matters for your business.

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Michael Seibel

08/01/19

@ Y Combinator

To build a successful startup, focus on getting customers quickly rather than obsessing over a perfect launch.

DC

Dalton Caldwell

12/27/24

@ Y Combinator

Focusing on the right problems is essential for startup success; when things don't go well, it's often because we weren't focused on the right issues.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/03/22

@ Y Combinator

Good founders excel at identifying when they need to overthink versus when to take action; most of the work lies in executing rather than over-optimizing.

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David Rusenko

09/06/18

@ Y Combinator

Don't overthink your approach; getting something out there and iterating based on feedback is more important than perfecting every detail.

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Sean Mitchell

05/04/18

@ Y Combinator

As a startup, your life exists in moments, so focus on achieving your immediate goals and hire accordingly.