My trick for doing this is a sort of reverse skepticism: I challenge myself to imagine a scenario where (some more evolved version of) the idea works. I don't want to fail the challenge, so I'm highly motivated to discover an answer.https://twitter.com/yuris/status/1338202793463566336 …
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Jessica was so mad. This was the point where we got a combination lock on the door. I, however, was greatly relieved to find they weren't in the batch. I'd worried I was losing my touch, and that the interviewers had seen something I just couldn't see.
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Full marks for ingenuity though!
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Exactly what went through my mind as well haha. But probably not great if it ends up burning bridges.
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And what happened next? That's the curious part for me :)
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Jessica courteously but firmly escorted them out, and I went to look for the startup I'd been scheduled to meet with during that office hour slot.
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Here in Brazil we call this the Brazilian way.
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O jeitinho kkkk
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Got to admire their audacity.
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The startup is doing whatever it takes. That's cool!
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Classic 'Act like you belong'. Pretty sure they're using 'YC dropout' as a badge of honour.
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