Quotes from Paul Grahams How to Think For Yourself

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Quotes from Paul Grahams How to Think For Yourself

“You don't want to start a startup to do something that everyone agrees is a good idea, or there will already be other companies doing it.” [This is of course not universally true, or at least may be susceptible to misinterpretation, and relates to the idea of the means and the goal. For example curing a type of cancer (many may be working on it), but the approach/means you use (unique)]

“But this pattern isn't universal. In fact, it doesn't hold for most kinds of work. In most kinds of work — to be an administrator, for example — all you need is the first half. All you need is to be right. It's not essential that everyone else be wrong.”

“Can you make yourself more independent-minded?”…

“One of the most effective techniques is one practiced unintentionally by most nerds: simply to be less aware what conventional beliefs are.”

“The most general is to cultivate an attitude of skepticism. When you hear someone say something, stop and ask yourself "Is that true?"

“Is there a way to cultivate curiosity? To start with, you want to avoid situations that suppress it. How much does the work you're currently doing engage your curiosity? If the answer is "not much," maybe you should change something.”

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“Project management is a crucial aspect of businesses across industries, but many companies struggle with coordinating tasks, timelines, and resources efficiently. A Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that offers comprehensive project management tools could provide a solution. This platform could include features such as task assignment, progress tracking, collaboration spaces, Gantt charts, resource management, and reporting functionalities. By centralizing project-related information and communication, the platform could help teams stay organized, communicate effectively, and meet project milestones more effectively. Integration with popular productivity tools like calendar apps, messaging platforms, and file sharing services could enhance usability and streamline workflows.”

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