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This is going to sound like a sarcastic joke, but I’m totally serious.

A proper founder that is YC caliber would take an elephantine dose of Zyrtec and Tylenol to ensure that a one-time opportunity doesn’t slip away, because you can’t always reschedule “in the real world”

And that’s why 10 minutes is enough.

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Zyrtec and most of its peers have a dose tuned at the edge of what can be called 'non-drowsy'. Taking more is likely to induce sleepiness, which isn't going to help. Also, Tylenol (acetaminophen) is toxic at doses not too much more than the listed dose; it's not a good idea to take an elephantine dose unless you don't enjoy having a liver.

thx, til.

s/Zyrtec/"Your favorite anti-allergy medication combination that remains non-drowsy in large doses"

s/Tylenol/"Your favorite pain medication combination that doesn't kill your liver in large doses"

When I have a severe cold I pop 1000 mg of Tylenol (i.e. paracetamol) and then two hours later 500 mg of Advil (ibuprofen).

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