YC Lecture 3- Before the Startup(Paul Graham)
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In this lecture, Paul Graham discusses the counterintuitive nature of startups and provides advice based on what he would tell his own children. He emphasizes the importance of not always trusting your instincts and learning to go against them. Graham also mentions the need to trust your intuition about people and not ignore any misgivings you may have. Additionally, he highlights that expertise in startups is not necessary for success, but rather having a deep understanding of your users is crucial. Finally, he warns against going through the motions of starting a startup without actually creating something people want.
Highlights
- Startups are counterintuitive and it is important to go against your instincts.
- Trust your intuition about people and don’t ignore any misgivings.
- Expertise in startups is not essential for success, but understanding your users is crucial.
- Going through the motions of starting a startup without creating something people want is a common mistake.
- Academic work can have an artificiality that may not prepare you well for starting a startup.
