Sam Altman Quotes on Business

About Sam Altman

Quote

Optimism, obsession, self-belief, raw horsepower and personal connections are how things get started.

—  Sam Altman

Analysis

Success begins with positive thinking, intense focus, confidence in yourself, working extremely hard, and building meaningful relationships with others.

Action Items

  • Start each day writing down three things you're excited about.
  • Spend one focused hour daily on your most important project.
  • Send one meaningful message to expand your network weekly.

Quote

Compound yourself.

—  Sam Altman

Analysis

Focus on growth that multiplies over time. Choose opportunities, careers, and habits that compound, avoid short-term distractions, and trust long-term exponential progress to create massive impact and advantage.

Action Items

  • Spend 30 minutes daily learning a skill that scales.
  • Review long-term goals weekly, cut tasks that don’t compound.
  • Build one new meaningful connection each week for future leverage.