# Sam Altman's Top 10 Strategies for Excellence

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Podcast: [Evan Carmichael - Believe: Unlocking Your True Potential](https://stenobird.com/podcast/evan-carmichael-believe-unlocking-your-true-potential-7782439)
Published: 2026-07-02T00:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

✎ Get free access to our vault of PDF summaries for every YouTube video here: https://believe.evancarmichael.com/the-vault ✎ Check out my NEWEST video: https://goo.gl/E0eE6m ✎ Sam Altman is the head of OpenAI and helped build ChatGPT. In this video, he shares his top rules for success and artificial intelligence. He talks about a tough time when Elon Musk sent a mean email saying OpenAI would completely fail. Sam felt bad, but he did not let that stop him. He teaches us why having strong belief in your own ideas is the key to winning as a startup founder. ✎ Sam explains why today is the best time ever to start a new business. He says you must use AI tools to do the work of a massive team all by yourself. He also shares why you need to put the customer first and let other companies push you to be better. Even when people say your plans are crazy, like when his team decided to build AGI, you have to take big chances. He wants you to invest in things you truly love and not fear the future of technology. ✎ At the end, Sam tells us how to find great people to work with. His big secret is to help others for free without expecting anything back. He stays very optimistic and believes new technology will make the world a much better place. If you need more motivation, watch the bonus clip about Jensen Huang right after Sam finishes talking. Keep working hard on your dreams, build great things, and always remember to believe. ★ BOOKS ★ • Momentum: https://amzn.to/3kJZIAv • Build to Serve: https://amzn.to/3XZiCSg • Your One Word: https://amzn.to/3R9qVII • The Top 10 Rules for Success: https://amzn.to/3JcNZVe • 254 Confidence: https://amzn.to/3jdh9c2 ★ RECOMMENDED VIDEOS FOR YOU ★ If you liked this video, you'll love these ones: • Sam Altman's Top 10 Rules for Success - https://yo…

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