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Don't Just Check Off Boxes

Y CombinatorMichael Truell
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  • Strategic Focus:
    • Advise prioritizing work on subjects aligned with personal interest over academic or professional requirements that prioritize "checking boxes."
  • Collaborative Approach:
    • Recommend building professional relationships with peers who are both personally enjoyable to be around and deeply respected.
    • Emphasize treating these collaborative pursuits with serious commitment.
  • Long-term Vision:
    • Encourage shifting focus from short-term metrics to the consistent, long-term development of substantive projects.