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title: "Schlep Blindness"
subtitle: "Original essay: January 2012 · AI-written directory summary"
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language: en
published_at: 2026-09-16T16:11:27.228Z
updated_at: 2026-09-16T16:11:27.228Z
author: "Paul Graham"
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topics: ["Startups", "Problem Solving"]
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citation: "Paul Graham, Paul Graham’s Essays. \"Schlep Blindness.\" 16 Sept 2026. https://paulgraham.com/schlep.html (all-rights-reserved)"
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# Schlep Blindness

*Original essay: January 2012 · AI-written directory summary*

> Paul Graham describes how aversion to tedious work can hide worthwhile startup opportunities. The essay argues that difficult operational details and unglamorous tasks are often part of building something people need.

[Read the original article](https://paulgraham.com/schlep.html)

Paul Graham describes how aversion to tedious work can hide worthwhile startup opportunities. The essay argues that difficult operational details and unglamorous tasks are often part of building something people need.

**Original author:** [Paul Graham](https://listedstartups.com/people/paul-graham-33p57y7g84srv)

**Publication:** [Paul Graham’s Essays](https://paulgraham.com/articles.html)

**Original publication:** January 2012 (the source specifies a month, not an exact day).

This entry is an AI-written directory summary of the linked work. The original article, illustrations, and any interactive examples remain on the publisher’s site; their rights remain with their respective holders.