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The playbook is the closest thing to a checklist: https://playbook.samaltman.com/

A good deal of it is still relying on your own hustle and skill at solving problems. But these are really good, repeatable things to watch out for. Paul Graham's essays are also a must read, but they're less actionable.

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What's your opinion on so many Startup books apart from Lean Startup, Zero to One. Should one read the typical 4-6 usually recommended or are there some hidden gems not talked about much? Though, personally I feel that after reading 2-3 books, rest of the bits can be acquired by the occasional blogposts. Also, these periodic blogposts are sometimes better as they help in reinforcing ideas/ important pointers which one might forget after reading a book. One aspect of books which can't always be replicated in blogposts are the case studies.

Most of it is crap.

Rule of thumb for anything, the harder books to read are often the best. So not simple blogs. Good ideas are difficult to explain.

I'd say Lean Startup and Zero to One actually lie on the "easy to understand" categories. The YC related stuff is a little harder but worth the effort.

Got it. Will be taking this year's online Startup School by YC starting in July. Thanks.

Nice.

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