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Paul Graham

6 key ideas, each explained in our own words.

Hackers & Painters

  1. IDEA 1

    Makers are like artists

    Programming is a creative craft. Good software is sketched, tested and revised, like a painting.

  2. IDEA 2

    Wealth is what people want

    Startups create wealth by making things people want. Money follows value.

  3. IDEA 3

    Small teams move faster

    Small groups can outpace big companies because they take risks and decide quickly.

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