Sam Altman

If you're not embarrassed by the first version of your product, you've launched too late.

The world is run by people who show up.

Optimism is a moral imperative.

The only way to do great work is to love what you do.

If you're going to fail, fail fast and learn from it.

The internet is still early.

Don't be afraid to ask for help.

The best startups are founded by people who are obsessed with a problem.

The future is going to be built by people who are willing to take risks.

Don't optimize for wealth, optimize for impact.

The most important skill is learning how to learn.

Always be shipping.

The best way to get rich is to make other people rich.

Think big, start small, scale fast.

The most dangerous thing you can do is not take a risk.

The future is going to be amazing, but it's not going to be easy.

Don't chase trends, create them.

The most important thing is to have a mission.

The world needs more builders.

If you want to be successful, you have to be willing to do things that others aren't.