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Sam Altman

11/09/18

@ Y Combinator

Most people tend to pull you back towards average because it fits their comfort zone, but it's essential to resist that and aim higher.

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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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David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

Many people choose to remain average because they fear the effort it takes to improve, and that frustrates me every day.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

You need to do something that most people aren't willing to do to achieve success, as the average person is often in a state of mediocrity.

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Steven Kotler

06/20/25

@ Big Think

To achieve peak performance, you need to be comfortable with being uncomfortable and push yourself outside your comfort zone.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

People want you to do well, but not better than them.

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David Goggins

01/01/19

@ Rich Roll

Real growth comes from being uncomfortable and reevaluating what your normal is.

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Rick Klau

05/15/13

@ GV (Google Ventures)

Objectives should feel uncomfortable and uncertain; if you're sure you'll achieve them, you're not pushing hard enough.

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David Goggins

01/01/19

@ Rich Roll

You must avoid complacency and continuously challenge yourself to grow, regardless of your past achievements.

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Joe Lonsdale

04/26/24

@ My First Million

It's important to recognize talent within two standard deviations of your own abilities to appreciate and harness it effectively.

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Sam Altman

11/09/18

@ Y Combinator

Most people are too risk-averse, leading to advice that favors conservative paths rather than taking calculated risks that could lead to greater rewards.