Sam Altman Quotes on Inspirational

About Sam Altman

Technology entrepreneur who leads OpenAI and oversaw the launch of ChatGPT, positioning him as a leading figure in the AI revolution. Previously served as president of startup accelerator Y Combinator.

Quote

Inspiration is perishable and life goes by fast. Inaction is a particularly insidious type of risk.

—  Sam Altman

Insight

Inspiration decays faster than fruit. The gap between feeling ready and starting is where dreams die.

Actionable Takeaways

  • Be someone who captures and executes, not just dreams.
  • Keep a notebook to capture ideas instantly.
  • When inspired, do the smallest possible version now.