From YC Startup School — Before the Startup by Paul Graham
A few ideas that genuinely made me stop and think:
1. Starting early ≠ starting in college.
Startups can consume your entire life. Your early 20s can be better spent exploring, learning, experimenting, and figuring out what actually matters to you.
2. Don’t chase startup ideas.
The best ideas can come from simply learning deeply, working on interesting problems, and building things.
Sometimes you discover the idea instead of searching for it.
3. Don’t need to be a startup expert.
What matters more is becoming an expert in the problem and the users I’m trying to solve for.
The startup mechanics can be learned when needed.
4. Don’t optimize for the GPA.
Learn difficult and powerful things because you’re genuinely curious.
Users don't care about our GPA. YC doesn't either.
One line I’m taking from today:

Don’t try to become a founder. Become someone who knows something deeply and can build something people want.

🤞 Just learn.

#KeepLearning

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Tdy pic😎
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become the person already using it before everyone else.
You don’t have to wait until everyone starts using it. Getting familiar with it early gives you an advantage — you learn faster, adapt sooner, and stay one step ahead.
What seems crazy today may feel obvious tomorrow.

have a good day, Fam🫶

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$70 FREE API CREDITS for Claude Models!

Developers — if you’re looking to experiment with Claude models without paying upfront, check this out.

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If you’re building with AI, this is worth checking out.

Hey Guys, apply if u are interested in these position.

If you’re thinking about creating a channel, already have one, or even have zero plans to create one, check this out anyway. It’s actually really helpful and might even change your mind.

Thanks a lot, @Dagmawi_Babi

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Btw I've enabled the channel's direct message, u can reach out to me there

After almost 3 months, I finally got accepted for the second round screening 😭
ngl, I thought they rejected me
The worst part? I don’t even remember the project idea I applied for😭
Anyone else here got accepted too? 👀
I wanna know if I’m the only one going through this lol
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Been trying out Anime.js and made this little dice game
If you wanna see what I built, check it out:
Dice Rush
And if you wanna add some smooth animations to your website, check out Anime.js
#project

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STARK Hackathon registration has officially started! check it out
#Hackathon

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99% complete. 1% remaining.
Me: New year, new me.
Life: 😂 We’ve heard that one before.
2019, please be gentle.

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እንኳን ከዘመነ ማርቆስ ወደ ዘመነ ሉቃስ በሰላም አደረሰን! 😊
መልካም አዲስ ዓመት! 🌼

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Kept building through the uncertainty. Now look where it led. 🔥🔥🔥

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The most dangerous opponent isn't always outside you.
Sometimes, it's the voice inside saying:
"You need to prove that you're good enough."
You don't.
Learn.
Build.
Fail.
Improve.
Repeat.
You don't have to look successful while becoming successful.


Have a good night😴

#Mindset

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Hey chat 👋 I’m starting a 3-week challenge to stay consistent, learn a new skill, and keep myself one step ahead.
If you’re trying to learn something new too, let’s lock in together 🤝

Week 1 — Day 1. We start now. 🫡
#3WeekChallenge #LockIn

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Week 1 — Day 2✌️

“The biggest risk is not taking any risk.”

— Mark Zuckerberg
#3WeekChallenge #LockIn

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