burnout

2 statements across 2 episodes · 0 bullish · 1 bearish · 2 people on the record · first statement Sep 27, 2016 by Sam Altman · across every show →

Everything said about burnout, oldest first

Sep 27, 2016
Insight
Altman: Burnout is caused by failure and lack of momentum, not overwork
“At least in my own experience, what I found is that burnout actually comes from failing and things not working. Momentum is really energizing. The lack of momentum is super draining.”
Sam Altman Sep 27, 2016 ▶ 9:23 Sam Altman : How to Build the Future · Y Combinator
Jun 5, 2019 negative
Insight
Giertz: Burnout is much easier when you are deeply passionate about work
“I feel like it's in some way easier to burn out when it's something you're really excited about and care for”
Simone Giertz Jun 5, 2019 ▶ 40:10 Simone Giertz on Her Robots and Returning to Work After Brain Surgery · Y Combinator
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