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Sam Altman

09/25/24

@ David Perell

I write something every weekend and share it with a small group, which helps me explore ideas and clarify my thoughts.

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Sam Altman – OpenAI Founder Reveals His Writing System

@ David Perell

Sam Altman – OpenAI Founder Reveals His Writing System

09/25/24

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Sam Altman

09/25/24

@ David Perell

Writing serves as a method for externalizing thoughts and organizing vague ideas, which helps clarify what I truly think.

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Sam Altman

09/25/24

@ David Perell

Writing helps me clarify my thinking and communicate plans effectively to my team, often more powerfully than discussing them in meetings.

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Robin Sloan

11/30/17

@ Y Combinator

Writing a blog was a way to force yourself to write publicly every day, even if your thoughts weren't fully formed.

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Sam Altman

09/25/24

@ David Perell

I started writing a personal blog to practice my writing skills, inspired by Paul Graham's impactful writing that helps startup founders.

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Naval Ravikant

04/01/25

@ Chris Williamson

I often think of insights as if I'm preparing to share them on a podcast, which I initially thought was a bad habit but have come to accept as part of my thought process.

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Oliver Anthony

05/19/25

@ Lex Fridman

My writing process is different from others; I often write alone and find inspiration unexpectedly, like in the shower.

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Sam Altman

09/25/24

@ David Perell

I believe that writing is less about the final product and more about the process of thinking and clarifying ideas, which is why I value it as a tool.

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Andrew Huberman

10/07/20

@ Lewis Howes

Writing can be a powerful tool for self-reflection and understanding, helping you articulate your thoughts and feelings more clearly.

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Tom Segura

05/19/25

@ Andrew Huberman

I capture and develop ideas into narratives that are both funny and thought-provoking, often drawing from daily life observations and larger cultural dynamics.