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Sam Altman

11/09/18

@ Y Combinator

I have a fixed budget of cognitive output per day; if I spend it on unimportant stuff, I never have time for the really important things.

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Sam Altman on Choosing Projects, Creating Value, and Finding Purpose

@ Y Combinator

Sam Altman on Choosing Projects, Creating Value, and Finding Purpose

11/09/18

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Sam Altman

11/09/18

@ Y Combinator

Minimize your cognitive load from distracting things that don't really matter; it's hard to overstate how important this is, and how bad most people are at it.

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Sam Altman

09/25/24

@ David Perell

I find that many talented individuals often neglect to spend time thinking about what they should work on, which is a critical aspect of productivity.

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Y Combinator Cast

10/07/23

@ Y Combinator

Productivity often boils down to priority; I should regularly ask myself what my main goal is and whether my current activities align with that goal.

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Mark Zuckerberg

05/09/25

@ Stripe

I keep my schedule flexible to ensure I have time for important tasks, as I get frustrated when my day is fully booked with less important meetings.

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Sam Altman

11/09/18

@ Y Combinator

It's easy to spend a decade being busy and stressed without making real progress, often getting caught up in urgent but unimportant tasks.

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Andrew Huberman

10/31/23

@ Chris Williamson

To enhance productivity, I set aside 20 minutes each day to think deliberately about specific topics, which helps me maintain focus and structure in my thoughts.

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David Goggins

01/01/19

@ Rich Roll

Taking an inventory of how you spend your time can reveal how much time is wasted on unproductive activities, often without your awareness.

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Ezra Klein

05/28/25

@ David Perell

I need to dedicate time to reading without distractions to maintain my intellectual productivity.

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Sam Altman

11/09/18

@ Y Combinator

My productivity system is built on three key pillars: ensure important tasks are completed, avoid wasting time on trivial matters, and make extensive lists.