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Self-Belief, Almost to the Point of Delusion
14 August 2025 · Updated 11 November 2026 · Heritage by Eventful
Heritage’s short Sam Altman quote post on the self-belief behind ambitious work. Confidence is not a substitute for checking whether a plan works.
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If you want to be the best, learn from the best.
“The most successful people I know believe in themselves almost to the point of delusion.” - Sam Altman (CEO of OpenAI)
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A little context
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