Altman: most people never reach their potential because they give up too early, not for lack of talent
kevinnbass · x · 2026-09-21
Sam Altman on why most people never reach their potential: it's not talent, it's giving up early.
His points: "Ask for what you want — you usually won't get it," and "Success comes from staying in long enough for luck." He frames persistence as the real gap.
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