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Sam Altman

05/12/25

@ Sequoia Capital

Founders will face adversity, but the emotional toll of challenges becomes easier to manage over time as resilience builds.

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OpenAI’s Sam Altman on Building the ‘Core AI Subscription’ for Your Life

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OpenAI’s Sam Altman on Building the ‘Core AI Subscription’ for Your Life

05/12/25

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Ashley Wong

09/18/18

@ Y Combinator

I learned that founders are incredibly resilient and need to exercise mental strength when facing seemingly impossible challenges.

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Sam Altman

09/28/16

@ Y Combinator

Each crisis in business becomes less intimidating over time. As you navigate challenges, you learn that you can survive them, which builds resilience for future obstacles.

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Sam Altman

05/02/17

@ Y Combinator

Founders should focus on their own psychology as the company grows, as the emotional highs and lows can become more pronounced. Managing this is essential for long-term success.

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Sam Altman

05/12/25

@ Sequoia Capital

The hardest part of being a founder is managing the psychological fallout after a crisis, not the crisis itself.

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Dalton Caldwell

04/18/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

Founders often go through near-death experiences where they feel like everything is about to end, but sheer will can keep them going.

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Paul Buchheit

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

I prefer founders who have faced failures; they are more resilient and better equipped to handle the challenges of building a startup.

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Y Combinator Cast

02/06/23

@ Y Combinator

Founders who are excited by the challenges of building a startup often find that the difficulty of the journey brings out the best in them, pushing them to raise their standards.

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Harj Taggar

11/02/22

@ Y Combinator

Resilience is the most important quality for startup founders, as it helps them push through the initial struggles and rejections.

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Y Combinator Cast

08/17/17

@ Y Combinator

It's important to recognize that every founder faces challenges, and being open about those struggles can help build a supportive community where everyone can share their experiences.