Altman also emphasized saying no, echoing Steve Jobs' leadership philosophy.
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Altman said the team tries to be "rigorous" about straying away from "fantastical dreams" or goals — a strategy reminiscent of the late Apple cofounder Steve Jobs.
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"The difference between successful people and really successful people is that really successful people say no to almost everything," the Berkshire Hathaway CEO once said.
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