How to Be Successful
What I Wish Someone Had Told Me
- Optimism, obsession, self-belief, raw horsepower and personal connections are how things get started.
- Cohesive teams, the right combination of calmness and urgency, and unreasonable commitment are how things get finished. Long-term orientation is in short supply; try not to worry about what people think in the short t
blog.samaltman.com • What I Wish Someone Had Told Me

1) As a leader or manager, when something isn’t going to plan, the first step is to look into the mirror. 2) Business can be ruthless. Even if you play fair, don't expect others to do the same. 3) Unlocking your full potential may alienate you. Not everyone will understand or support your drive. 4) “Resilience” isn’t good enough. You must go
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