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Sam Altman

02/24/18

@ Y Combinator

In the startup world, working long hours is often necessary; there's no substitute for hard work, even if you also work smart.

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Uncut Interview with Sam Altman on Masters of Scale [Audio]

@ Y Combinator

Uncut Interview with Sam Altman on Masters of Scale [Audio]

02/24/18

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Ultimately, nothing can substitute for putting in the hours and maintaining a mindset focused on hard work rather than shortcuts.

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As a founder, if you want to work 100 hours a week, you need to understand that most people you hire have other lives and commitments.

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In today's environment, it's often easier to start a hard startup than an easy one, as ambitious projects tend to attract more interest and talent.

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Richard W. Hamming

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Constant hard work is essential for success; the most capable individuals work diligently and are always engaged with their problems.

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Michael Seibel

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If you're working significantly harder than your business counterparts, it may be a sign of being exploited, especially if they are not contributing equally to the startup's success.

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Michael Paulson

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I hate the phrase 'work smarter, not harder' because it implies that things should be easy. In reality, everything I've done has been hard work, and that's how I've learned to work smart.

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Garry Tan

06/13/25

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The inner work isn't just indulgence; it's a strategic investment in the most critical asset your startup has: you.