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The Anatomy of Determination
, subject: Essay on determination
An argument David highlighted: determination may predict startup success more reliably than intelligence.
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About the book
Published in 2009, the essay examines determination as a predictor of startup success and considers which of its components can be cultivated.
Why read it
Best if you are building a startup and want to consider why determination may matter more to startup success than intelligence alone.
Key themes
- Determination and startup success
- The limits of intelligence alone
Evidence and original sources
This record is supported by 1 public evidence rows linked to original Founders episodes.
- Paul Graham — David reads the essay's claim that determination predicts startup success more reliably than intelligence.
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