Reading rank 356

A Word to the Resourceful

Paul Graham, subject: Essay on founder resourcefulness

An essay David calls “fantastic,” developing Graham’s distinction between hearing advice and resourcefully following its implications.

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About the book

Published in 2012, the essay uses Graham's experience with Y Combinator companies to contrast resourceful founders with teams that resist uncomfortable conclusions.

Why read it

Best if you want an essay David calls “fantastic” and in which he develops Graham’s distinction between hearing advice and resourcefully following its implications.

Key themes

  • Advice versus resourcefulness
  • A “fantastic” essay

Evidence and original sources

This record is supported by 3 public evidence rows linked to original Founders episodes.

  • Paul Graham — David reads and develops Graham's distinction between hearing advice and resourcefully following its implications.

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