Sam Altman, Einstein, Bill Gates, and psychologists all agree on what motivates people. OpenAI recently raised $6.6 billion, sparking debates on AI’s future. CEO Sam Altman has led OpenAI to incredible growth, making it worth more than 87% of S&P 500 companies. Altman’s key to motivation is being internally driven.
Altman believes competing with oneself, not others, is crucial for success. Constantly comparing yourself to others leads to unhappiness. Setting internal goals and enjoying the process is important for long-term motivation. Pursuing mastery rather than success is a more fulfilling approach.
Bill Gates and Sundar Pichai recommend working in a field you loved as a teenager. Sam Altman and experts emphasize the importance of internal drive for maintaining motivation. Chasing what excites you and is personally fulfilling will lead to greater success in the long run.
Vocabulary List:
- Motivation /ˌmoʊ.tɪˈveɪ.ʃən/ (noun): The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way.
- Compete /kəmˈpiːt/ (verb): To strive to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others.
- Comparison /kəmˈpɛr.ɪ.sən/ (noun): The act of evaluating two or more things in relation to each other.
- Pursue /pərˈsuː/ (verb): To follow or chase with the intent to catch or achieve.
- Mastery /ˈmæstəri/ (noun): Comprehensive knowledge or skill in a subject or accomplishment.
- Fulfilling /fʊlˈfɪl.ɪŋ/ (adjective): Causing happiness and satisfaction; providing contentment.
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