In a blog post, Sam Altman, former president of startup accelerator Y Combinator, outlines his 13 thoughts on how to achieve outlier success, drawing from his observations of successful founders and his own experiences. Altman stresses the importance of compounding oneself, having self-belief, thinking independently, becoming good at “sales,” taking risks, focusing, and working hard. He also emphasizes the need to be bold, willful, and internally driven, as well as the importance of building a strong network and getting rich by owning things. Finally, Altman advises individuals to define their own metrics for success and to start early in pursuing their goals.

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