Ankur Warikoo shares career advice inspired by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman: ‘Forget passion, find….’

Ankur Warikoo recently shared a LinkedIn post where he quoted OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to help identify one’s superpower. Stating that most people look for their ideal career in the wrong place, he urged people to rethink how they search for their “dream career.”

“I was watching Sam Altman’s video and he said: Forget passion.

Forget psychometric career tests. Forget experience too,” Warikoo wrote in the post. Instead, he advised young professionals to start by identifying the skill that comes naturally to them. “Ask yourself: What is difficult for others, but easy for you? What is that thing which takes people two hours, but you can do in ten minutes?,” he writes in the post, adding “That’s your superpower.

Your unfair advantage”. In the post, Warikoo said that people often overlook their natural strengths because they assume such skills are common. “It’s often hiding in plain sight. The skill you don’t even realise is rare, because it feels so easy to you,” he said.

Ankur Warikoo’s LinkedIn post

Most people look for their dream career in the wrong place. Here’s where you should actually start:I was watching Sam Altman’s video and he said:Forget passion.

Forget psychometric career tests.Forget experience too.Ask yourself: What is difficult for others, but easy for you? What is that thing which takes people two hours, but you can do in ten minutes?That’s your superpower.Your unfair advantage.And it’s often hiding in plain sight.The skill you don’t even realise is rare, because it feels so easy to you!What is that skill, for you?Activate to view larger image,No alternative text description for this image

Social media responds to Ankur Warikoo’s post

Warikooo’s post sparked conversation. Commenting on the post, a user writes: “Love this perspective — our true strengths often hide behind what feels effortless.

Self-awareness is where real career alignment begins.”“This perspective is truly eye-opening. Identifying what feels effortless yet valuable is a powerful way to find your unique edge. Thanks for sharing such practical and inspiring advice!,” said another. “This is honestly a great perspective to think upon,” wrote a third.