Durov gave advice to those who want to "build something great": never drink alcohol

"I haven't had alcohol for almost 20 years, but I've seen many successful people ruin themselves with it. Alcohol clouds your clarity of mind and intuition for several days after drinking.

While it may temporarily lift your mood, it's like taking out a loan - you'll pay it back with interest. Short-term pleasure brings long-term suffering," the head of Telegram wrote.