A fear of rejection isn't a good enough reason to avoid asking people for what you want, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told Bill Gates in a recent podcast interview.

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Being clear about what you want and asking people for it goes a surprisingly long way. Fear of rejection often prevents people from speaking up, but accepting the possibility of rejection can lead to resilience and making things happen. Taking risks and adapting quickly is important for success.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shares the simple, 'most frequent advice' he gives people—it 'goes a surprisingly long way'

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