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Sam Altman

09/28/16

@ Y Combinator

The source of sustained motivation comes from enjoying your work and believing it matters, rather than seeking fame or money.

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Sam Altman : How to Build the Future

@ Y Combinator

09/28/16

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David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

People often seek external validation, but true motivation comes from within, through unseen work and personal accountability.

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David Goggins

01/01/19

@ Rich Roll

Motivation is just a spark; true drive and obsession are what fuel long-term success.

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Dr. Anna Lembke

08/16/21

@ Andrew Huberman

People often mistakenly believe they need to find their passion to be happy, but engaging in the work that needs to be done can lead to fulfillment.

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Dalton Caldwell

01/06/22

@ Y Combinator

When you have something working, it can be motivating in itself, even if you weren't initially passionate about it.

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Naval Ravikant

06/05/19

@ PowerfulJRE

True happiness comes from engaging in activities for their own sake, rather than for external rewards or recognition.

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Ben Huh

06/03/17

@ Y Combinator

Understanding your personal motivations, even in a work context, is important; if your goal is to make money, acknowledge it, and if it makes you uncomfortable, discuss that too.

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Steven Kotler

06/20/25

@ Big Think

The sequence of motivation starts with extrinsic factors and builds through intrinsic motivators, culminating in mastery of skills related to one's purpose.

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Amit Jain

05/16/25

@ EO

Finding a problem that excites you is essential; it's not just about interest but about the depth of engagement that keeps you motivated.

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Andrew Huberman

10/07/20

@ Lewis Howes

The key to sustaining effort in any process is to reward the effort itself, especially during challenging moments, rather than just the outcomes.