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Nawal
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In 2016, Sam Altman gave a 30-minute interview that taught me a lot about how to succeed in startups and career. The interview was called "How to Build the Future." And in those 30 minutes, he shared a clear roadmap for choosing what to work on, who to work with, and how to get it done. Here are 15 valuable quotes to remember: 1.) "Look for the intersection of what you're good at, what you enjoy, and where you can create value for the world." 2.) "Finding your tribe is critical - be willing to move to where people in your field gather, and help others without expecting anything in return." 3.) "Focus, personal connections, and deep self-belief are the keys to getting big things done." 4.) "Early momentum drives motivation; if something isn't working, that's often what really causes burnout." 5.) "Working hard early in your career compounds over time - it's better to put the hours in when you're young." 6.) "If you don't believe your work truly matters, it'll be impossible to sustain yourself through difficult times." 7.) "Most people underestimate the upside of risk and overestimate its downsides - being young and unknown is a huge advantage." 8.) "Ask for what you want. You'll hear 'no' a lot, but one 'yes' can change everything." 9.) "Be strong in your convictions but flexible in the details. Refine your product rather than pivoting randomly." 10.) "History belongs to doers - don't just talk about projects, commit and actually build something." 11.) "Crises feel catastrophic at first, but they become more manageable each time you face them." 12.) "Burnout usually comes from the lack of progress, not from too much work." 13.) "Think long term - time is the one big arbitrage left if you're willing to make a real commitment." 14.) "The best companies create immense value for the world, then capture only a fraction of it for themselves." 15.) "Failing forward is often fine once you move on from a failed idea, you're no worse off than before." Your thoughts
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