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Jack Dorsey

04/25/20

@ Lex Fridman

I would still pursue my projects without my name attached, as the impact of doing something good is more fulfilling than personal recognition.

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Jack Dorsey: Square, Cryptocurrency, and Artificial Intelligence | Lex Fridman Podcast #91

@ Lex Fridman

Jack Dorsey: Square, Cryptocurrency, and Artificial Intelligence | Lex Fridman Podcast #91

04/25/20

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David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

The unseen work is what motivates me; I don't need external validation because I know what I've accomplished on my own.

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Sequoia Capital Cast

12/05/24

@ Sequoia Capital

If you have an idea, pursue it independently without seeking validation from others, as the experience of creating something can be incredibly rewarding, regardless of the outcome.

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Michael Easter

06/16/25

@ Andrew Huberman

It's often more valuable to undertake challenges for personal reasons rather than for external validation, as this can lead to deeper personal insights and growth.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

It doesn't matter if I achieve my goals or not; in three generations, I'll be forgotten, so I should just do it for me.

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Naval Ravikant

04/01/25

@ Chris Williamson

Fame should be pursued as a byproduct of doing something worthwhile, rather than for its own sake. Craving fame for fame's sake can lead to traps and hollow recognition.

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Dr. Anna Lembke

08/16/21

@ Andrew Huberman

True fulfillment often comes from focusing on being of service rather than chasing recognition or success.

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Elon Musk

09/16/16

@ Y Combinator

If you're doing something useful for society, that's a good thing, even if it doesn't change the world. Creating something that provides value to a large number of people is important.

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Will Ahmed

05/20/25

@ Chris Williamson

It's important to separate personal identity from business success; a company's performance doesn't define an individual's worth.

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Peter Thiel

04/02/15

@ Mercatus Center

I always prioritize substance over status, as focusing too much on prestige can dilute the core message and mission.