Sam Altman Quotes on Personal Growth
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.
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Great execution is at least 10 times more important and a 100 times harder than a good idea.
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Fast iteration can make up for a lot; it’s usually ok to be wrong if you iterate quickly. Plans should be measured in decades, execution should be measured in weeks.
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Inspiration is perishable and life goes by fast. Inaction is a particularly insidious type of risk.
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Inspiration decays faster than fruit. The gap between feeling ready and starting is where dreams die.
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- Be someone who captures and executes, not just dreams.
- Keep a notebook to capture ideas instantly.
- When inspired, do the smallest possible version now.
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Optimism, obsession, self-belief, raw horsepower and personal connections are how things get started.
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Success begins with positive thinking, intense focus, confidence in yourself, working extremely hard, and building meaningful relationships with others.
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- 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.
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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.
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- 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.